@Korgon I am currently labbing Terry and I like him a lot but I can understand your sentiment. For now, Bison is the only character I would have happily left out of the SF6 roster.
Love Aki btw! Reached gold with her but didn’t continue playing as I am exploring new characters
@KilloWertz Rebirth's performance mode gets a lot of hate but tbh it works way better than FF16 - it runs constantly at 60fps - a thing FF16 never does in any of its graphic modes.
Honestly can’t wait to replay but I might wait an extra week till the Pro is in the house: we are secretly that kind of annoying 4K/60fps people (but try not to be obnoxious about it)
Yes, read it on PSBlog! Will definitely finally do a NG+ run as it really looks impressive!
@Chupa_loyzer True, but for a 10$ upgrade on a game most of us received for free during the pandemic, I’ll take it. It was already looking really good on PS5 but this looks properly amazing.
@Drago201 and monster -snatching mechanic as well, from DQV. I hope the DQ designs come up in the Pal World lawsuit.
As first hand playing experience some were really shocking imho: Stunt Race FX is a blatant Virtua Racing ripoff, Breath of the wild is a love letter to shadow of the colossus. Little Big Planet was pillaged in concept and aesthetic by several Nintendo games …and yeah the list goes on and on.
It’s not like Nintendo hasn’t taken a lot of ideas from the whole gaming scene over the years, sometimes blatantly, but here I do stand with them as this game really capitalizes on people associating it with Pokémon and Pokémon characters.
I hope it doesn’t become another Granblue Relink, a game that killed most of my hype with continuous delays and went from looking amazing to kinda dated by the time it released.
Congratulations! I think it will have legs…I know it’s on my list but I still haven’t got the time to play it on the “no games PS5” that gave me an insane barrage of games to play all year long.
@UltimateOtaku91 @LuXifer I would be happy with Ninokuni 3 but Rogue Galaxy 2 is such a pipe a dream of mine! I mean if we are reading signs, in Astro Bot...
Thank you for the review! My childhood game is Castle of Illusion and this has always kind of interested me and reminded of it a little bit. I just finished Astro Bot, though, and I fear it might pale in comparison.
Good luck on Thursday, everyone! I think whatever insane price that Pro bundle will be carrying, it's gonna be scalped to death ;_;
@OldGamer999 @jrt87 at least they haven't inserted a Portal in the bundle XD also if we sell the pro controller we will have compromised the integrity of the bundle forever.
So the actual peak number is about 35k, still a lot lower than the original GOW. It must be said that Ragnarok is more like a direct sequel, even a "part 2" of one big game...and being a cinematic action game with rpg elements is not as cool as it was a couple of years ago.
I hope in the future Sony will limit its pc outings to live service games (same day and date) and just don't bother with these single player pc ports 2 years down the line.
@d0x360 this kind of port would suppose they are investing more capital into them, invalidating the whole point of the PS pc ports: having more profit margin for games with long development cycles..
This is pretty far in the future and it might change a lot. I think the Ps5 will have a very interesting later life cycle with a lot of projects coming to fruition.
I hope they learnt from the X/S situation that it is not really that convenient to have two different SKUs to develop for: and for those mentioning Ps4 cross-gen games, we're fully past the Ps4 for big projects, we've actually been there a long while...
With the commercial success of the Switch, the great buzz around SteamDeck and the surprising sales of the Portal, it makes sense they are at least exploring their possibilities.
I really don't want a "Switch" as it's an unappealing (for me) machine that is not a reliable home console or a viable portable. It is just stuck in a limbo where it's the worst place you can play your games on and I only touch it for the rare must-play Nintendo exclusive (TOTK is the last title I played there).
@Keyblade-Dan @PuppetMaster I think, as many do, that Tabata and his team actually salvaged a functioning and engaging game from something that was stuck in development hell too long, so er shouldn’t really put them (or Nomura) to blame.
I like Nomura as a creative consultant and designer but I also feel like Rebirth greatly benefited from him not being the director and the game we got makes Remake feel like a glorified demo.
They are right to sue, I am not the hugest Pokémon fan but IPs should be protected. This is not some kind of inspiration or omage, it’s a blatant rip-off that capitalizes on the recognizable appearances of characters created by another company …
@jrt87 that’s only happening because they didn’t manage to setup a functional eshop across platforms tied to the same account and while I do think we will retain our account on the switch successor, it’s shocking they have been selling the same game at full price for 3-4 generations and really shouldn’t get a free pass for that. Greediest company out of the 3, by far.
I like my pointless remasters only when Nintendo publishes them at full price and no upgrade path whatsoever. Looking forward to Donkey kong country returns: Tiki Tong’s fury day for the Switch 2.
Wishlist and saved for a deep sale in the future, maybe. I found the whole remake kind of pointless tbh, but the core fighting is fun and the OST is superb. Can’t wait for ReFantasio
My only gripe with the game is that it will not last me forever 🥲 loving every moment.
Edit: I did encounter a single bug, though: there were some revolving platforms that had spikes on just one side but the game would still kill Astro if I jumped on the no-spike side. Exited the level and it fixed itself
Eh, it's only natural they are developing the PS6.
I am baffled by the blatant use of the "no games" meme in a year where the discourse has been pretty much completely dominated by PlayStation exclusives like Rebirth, Stellar Blade and Astro (all potentials goty imho). And it's a platform that also has been graced by every relevant multi-platform game and has even started receiving ports of his major competitor's exclusives in 2024. Some people really want to hate at all costs
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Re: Astro Bot Introduces PS5's Killer Lineup in Unflinchingly Japanese Trailer
This ad would have sold me any console I still hadn't got. Such a good group of games, and good vibe!
Re: Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Looks Absolutely Stunning in Latest Gameplay Trailer
This looks like an absolute dream, probably day one buy - if I manage to finish ReFantazio by then.
Re: Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
@Korgon I am currently labbing Terry and I like him a lot but I can understand your sentiment. For now, Bison is the only character I would have happily left out of the SF6 roster.
Love Aki btw! Reached gold with her but didn’t continue playing as I am exploring new characters
Re: Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Aaand sold!
Loving this Capcom - SNK crossover season.
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
@QuestionMarc Congratulations!
Re: Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
@KilloWertz Rebirth's performance mode gets a lot of hate but tbh it works way better than FF16 - it runs constantly at 60fps - a thing FF16 never does in any of its graphic modes.
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
Honestly can’t wait to replay but I might wait an extra week till the Pro is in the house: we are secretly that kind of annoying 4K/60fps people (but try not to be obnoxious about it)
Re: Stellar Blade's NieR: Automata Collab Only Happening Because Yoko Taro Loves Money
@clvr two games have similar settings but couldn’t be more different tbh! Give it a try!
Re: RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Heading to PS5, PS4
@UltimateOtaku91 As I am! Gonna miss your bot of war avatar hahaha but this is cool too
Re: RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Heading to PS5, PS4
@UltimateOtaku91 Same, let’s not jinx it ehehe
@Owyn Should be less on PS5, it has really good compressing/decompressing tech
Re: Twee Free PS5 Gacha Infinity Nikki Looks Cute as a Button
Welp, that was a cute trailer!
But now I feel like I need to have a quick Lollipop chainsaw session to regain my mental health.
Re: RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio PS5, PS4 Demo Seems Inevitable
Yes! And good chance to get through the opening moves so we can properly play on release day
Re: Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Yes, read it on PSBlog! Will definitely finally do a NG+ run as it really looks impressive!
@Chupa_loyzer True, but for a 10$ upgrade on a game most of us received for free during the pandemic, I’ll take it. It was already looking really good on PS5 but this looks properly amazing.
Re: Palworld's Release in Japan on Hold Indefinitely Thanks to Nintendo Lawsuit
@Drago201 and monster -snatching mechanic as well, from DQV. I hope the DQ designs come up in the Pal World lawsuit.
As first hand playing experience some were really shocking imho: Stunt Race FX is a blatant Virtua Racing ripoff, Breath of the wild is a love letter to shadow of the colossus. Little Big Planet was pillaged in concept and aesthetic by several Nintendo games …and yeah the list goes on and on.
Re: Palworld's Release in Japan on Hold Indefinitely Thanks to Nintendo Lawsuit
Let’s play it while we can.
It’s not like Nintendo hasn’t taken a lot of ideas from the whole gaming scene over the years, sometimes blatantly, but here I do stand with them as this game really capitalizes on people associating it with Pokémon and Pokémon characters.
Re: Ghost of Yotei Is the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel We Needed, Slashing to PS5 in 2025
Hell yeah another female protagonist in yet another game that is not high on saccarine and diabete inducing 🤘🏻 keep them coming!
@Ralizah ⚰️
Re: Dark Fantasy Adventure The Midnight Walk Flares Up on PS5, PSVR2 in Spring
It really impressed at the state of play! On my radar for sure.
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Two Classic 90s JRPGs on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2025
One of my favorite series! Still play them on Vita from time to time. Definitely looking forward to this!
Re: Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
@Rob_230 can’t recommend it enough! It’s a gamer’s game, something out of Idk, the Dreamcast / ps2 days? Just sheer gameplay and unlockables
Re: The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
That pearl white pad is so beautiful! 💎 😍
Re: Palworld Announced for PS5, and It's Out Today
I am downloading this right now before Nintendo (rightfully) nukes it out of existence. It will be a cool relic to hold on to like P.T.
@Jrs1 ⚰️
Re: LEGO Horizon Adventures Builds the Hype for November Release on PS5
Kinda tempted by this after Astro! But I guess we have the insanely looking new version to play too!
Re: Astro Bot's Free DLC Adds Speedrun Levels, New VIP Bots in Fall 2024
Eve-bot is adorable, it would be cool to have some SE love and see some Rebirth, as the two best games of 2024 collide.
Anyway looking forward to this! And more
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PS5 Is Official, Out 31st October with $10 PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
This looked so good! Went from “do we really need this” to “I need to play this” in seconds. Hopefully the save data transfers and I can do my NG+
They can have my 10$
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
Are you kidding me? Stellar Blade x Nier! Lunar! Astrobot! Ghost of Yotei! Fantasian!
And sorry folks but that Horizon remake-up looks bonkers
Also: did they tease a FFVII Rebirth dlc starring Vincent?
Very good show! P.s. The Eve bot drinking her can collection was insanely adorable
Re: Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Stellar Blade and Astro DLC yes please!
Re: Is DECAPOLICE Ever Actually Coming Out on PS5, PS4?
I hope it doesn’t become another Granblue Relink, a game that killed most of my hype with continuous delays and went from looking amazing to kinda dated by the time it released.
Re: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks for PS5, PS4
As it was also featured in Astro Bot I might dare to actually hope for a remaster of Rogue Galaxy? Or sequel 🥹
Re: Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
@Ralizah Cheeky!
Re: Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
Congratulations! I think it will have legs…I know it’s on my list but I still haven’t got the time to play it on the “no games PS5” that gave me an insane barrage of games to play all year long.
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
@UltimateOtaku91 @LuXifer I would be happy with Ninokuni 3 but Rogue Galaxy 2 is such a pipe a dream of mine! I mean if we are reading signs, in Astro Bot...
Re: State of Play Confirmed for Tomorrow, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
@LuXifer that would be amazing 😂
Re: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (PS5) - Substantial Updates Paint Over Flaws of Beloved Platformer
Thank you for the review! My childhood game is Castle of Illusion and this has always kind of interested me and reminded of it a little bit. I just finished Astro Bot, though, and I fear it might pale in comparison.
Re: 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, DualSense Prices Leaked
Good luck on Thursday, everyone! I think whatever insane price that Pro bundle will be carrying, it's gonna be scalped to death ;_;
@OldGamer999 @jrt87 at least they haven't inserted a Portal in the bundle XD also if we sell the pro controller we will have compromised the integrity of the bundle forever.
Re: The Novelty of PlayStation's PC Ports Does Appear to Be Dampening
So the actual peak number is about 35k, still a lot lower than the original GOW. It must be said that Ragnarok is more like a direct sequel, even a "part 2" of one big game...and being a cinematic action game with rpg elements is not as cool as it was a couple of years ago.
I hope in the future Sony will limit its pc outings to live service games (same day and date) and just don't bother with these single player pc ports 2 years down the line.
@d0x360 this kind of port would suppose they are investing more capital into them, invalidating the whole point of the PS pc ports: having more profit margin for games with long development cycles..
Re: Rumour: PS6 Could Span a Console and Handheld Device
Some thoughts:
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 547
Platinum time for Astrobot and then finishing another playthrough of XVI with some friends. Happy gaming, everyone!
Re: PS5 Pro Playable at Tokyo Game Show as Sony Announces Full Lineup
Hoping for that FF9 announcement and maybe Square Enix x Astrobot dlc?
Re: Tetsuya Nomura Considers Retirement, and How to End Kingdom Hearts
@Keyblade-Dan @PuppetMaster I think, as many do, that Tabata and his team actually salvaged a functioning and engaging game from something that was stuck in development hell too long, so er shouldn’t really put them (or Nomura) to blame.
I like Nomura as a creative consultant and designer but I also feel like Rebirth greatly benefited from him not being the director and the game we got makes Remake feel like a glorified demo.
Re: Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
They are right to sue, I am not the hugest Pokémon fan but IPs should be protected. This is not some kind of inspiration or omage, it’s a blatant rip-off that capitalizes on the recognizable appearances of characters created by another company …
Re: Days Gone PS5 Remaster Rumours Start to Snowball
@jrt87 that’s only happening because they didn’t manage to setup a functional eshop across platforms tied to the same account and while I do think we will retain our account on the switch successor, it’s shocking they have been selling the same game at full price for 3-4 generations and really shouldn’t get a free pass for that. Greediest company out of the 3, by far.
Re: Mini Review: Reynatis (PS5) - Beautiful Action RPG Is Far Too Repetitive
Thank you for the review, it seems they just needed a little bit more budget and time. The premise and base mechanic are intriguing
Re: Days Gone PS5 Remaster Rumours Start to Snowball
I like my pointless remasters only when Nintendo publishes them at full price and no upgrade path whatsoever. Looking forward to Donkey kong country returns: Tiki Tong’s fury day for the Switch 2.
Re: Dragon Age: Inquisition Massively Oversold Projections, Remains BioWare's Biggest Game
You are all crazy, this was a great game. I know a couple of friends who still play it to get different relationships/ story bits.
I absolutely adore the Witcher 3 but this was its own separate vibe
Re: Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
@Spanky hahaha she totally did look like that 🔪
If it’s free or 10$ upgrade I will gladly think of replaying it. Forbidden West has got to be one of the most spectacular games I played
Re: PS5 Exclusives Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Failed to Meet Expectations
They deserve better, especially Rebirth. It’s my new milestone for modern JRPGs. I guess being a direct sequel is its biggest problem.
Re: PS5 Promo Video Promises It's Time to Play
Montage of lovely games tbh, this year has been my favourite so far on PS5 with Rebirth, Stellar and Astro really catering to my taste.
I’m also a huge Death Stranding fan so there’s that coming but I would love more of this kind of exclusives.
Re: Mini Review: Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis (PS5) - Expensive Expansion Is a Flawed Affair
Wishlist and saved for a deep sale in the future, maybe. I found the whole remake kind of pointless tbh, but the core fighting is fun and the OST is superb. Can’t wait for ReFantasio
Re: Astro Bot Update 1.004 Is Available Now on PS5, and Nobody Knows What It Does
My only gripe with the game is that it will not last me forever 🥲 loving every moment.
Edit: I did encounter a single bug, though: there were some revolving platforms that had spikes on just one side but the game would still kill Astro if I jumped on the no-spike side. Exited the level and it fixed itself
Re: PS6 Is Already Deep in Development, Backwards Compatibility of High Importance
Eh, it's only natural they are developing the PS6.
I am baffled by the blatant use of the "no games" meme in a year where the discourse has been pretty much completely dominated by PlayStation exclusives like Rebirth, Stellar Blade and Astro (all potentials goty imho). And it's a platform that also has been graced by every relevant multi-platform game and has even started receiving ports of his major competitor's exclusives in 2024. Some people really want to hate at all costs