I’ve said for a while now that Microsoft will offer these games in a traditional manner but it will get to the point to where they won’t sell them, you will only be able to play them on a subscription service that’s 25$ or higher a month, and when it comes to other competitors like Sony, the only way they will be able to have the games is if they allow GamePass on their consoles.
@GamerStation257 I’ll not go with a full boycott, but where I live has rental services and I’ll just rent it.
It may not seem like that big of a deal, but I’ve bought every ND game for well over a decade including handhelds, but that stopped with TLoU Remaster Remaster.
@Uromastryx If they change season 2, that will definitely give fuel to those that hate it. They already say it’s garbage and if the show is changed, it’s because HBO recognized it as garbage as well and made changes.
It was okay and probably the worst episode so far. There was one other I really didn’t care for but I can’t remember it. I think it came after Bill’s Town. It’s concerning they only have two episodes left and they are both short on n actual time compared to many of the other. I think 51 and 43 minutes.
I understand it cant be all action but this show has been WAY slower than I ever expected. It also feels like Joel and Ellie haven’t had enough screen time together and they’re relationship pales in comparison to the game’s Joel and Ellie. It felt like Joel was more open to developing a friendship with Ellie in the game in comparison to how cold and withdrawn the tv’s Joel has been.
So far, I’d never want to watch the show again. That sounds harsh. I’ve enjoyed it but it’s looking like a one and done for me.
I played it for a good while. I unlocked all the locations and all the Disney friends that I care about. I don’t care for many modern Disney characters, so I quit.
@Nightcrawler71 I feel like PlayStation mostly goes by the sink or swim outlook on how they handle games and some studio’s. I wish Evolution was still around, I want a modern take of Motorstorm badly.
@Ken_Kaniff I don’t know if I’ve ever disagreed with you lol. I can always count on Ken to say what I’m thinking.
I despise PlayStation’s silence. I despise they hung on to cross-gen so long to the detriment of the PS5. I despise they shut down Evolution and the Japanese studios. I despise it feels like they’re focusing more on taking care of PCs and doing remasters than actually catering to PS5 owners.
So far, the PS5 generation is the worst they’ve ever done. Some people will harp what about HFW, GT7 and GoWR last year? Weren’t they great? Yeah, they were great PS4 games.
With how they love to drag out a generation now, I sure as hell won’t buy the next system so quickly.
@Dr-M Bought the original. Then they released one with HDR pass through, so I bought it and gave the first one to my kids. We own multiple PlayStations and Xbox systems that way we can play everything together.
Im a big fan of VR. I’ve owned multiple PSVRs, and a Quest, but I’m just not hyped to buy a PSVR2 day one. By the time the PSVR came out I felt like the PS4 had actually been utilized and I was excited for the new tech. I don’t feel the same way about the PS5 because a majority of its games are still PS4 games, there’s also a ton of games releasing from Jan-June and I just don’t feel like I’ve got my money’s worth out of the PS5 yet. It just all hinders my hype for it. Though, I plan on getting one around July when the typical game drought sets in.
I may have missed it when I read the article, but there are a lot of people in these comments talking about co-op and monster hunter but this game could easily be another battle royale.
Hell, if they are wanting to push multiplayer, I want a new Uncharted multiplayer more than anything else they possibly can offer. Well, Motorstorm would be great as well. A multiplayer Horizon just doesn’t interest me.
I prefer fantastic singleplayer experiences though.
Unless they tell a brand new story, with new characters in a new location, maybe in a different part of the world I’d rather TLoU be done. I have zero interest in playing as Ellie or Abby again. I won’t buy TLoU3 if it has anything to do with those two. I’d probably rent it though.
I’m still not a fan that TLoU Part 1 exists. I knew this was the purpose along with hoping people would double or triple dip on the same game. I bought it on the PS3 and loved Factions. I’m moved to the PS4 soon after and because my friends and I still played Factions, we double dipped. Fast forward to now, we are always waiting on the next big PlayStation game. I bought Horizon and GoWR day one. I beaten both as well. I realize Forspoken is coming, but I’m waiting on the next first party studio game. Now, getting back to TLoU Part 1 existing. If it didn’t exist, there likely would be a new game somewhat close to release from that other San Diego Studio, and ND’s projects could be further along than what they are,but that’s not the case due to them wasting talent on that remake. That’s why I really hope the rumors that HZD Remake is happening are fake. It already takes longer than it ever has for games to release, and the best devs in the industry wasting their talent on these remakes isn’t making the wait for actual new games any easier.
I feel like the only game Sony has right now to look forward too is Spider-Man 2 and that’s probably not going to release until the end of the year 🫠.
I’ve been a pretty big supporter of VR. I bought 2 PSVRs, and an Oculus headset but I’m not really excited for this. It’s probably due to the games. They don’t excite me enough to purchase one day one. It really doesn’t help that there are a ton of good looking traditional games releasing next year. I may end up buying one around July.
It will be very interesting to see if the negativity of TLoU2 will effect sales. Myself along with a few of my friends all have bought every Naughty Dog game day one for well over a decade but none of us have interest in TLoU3 and have no intention of supporting it.
@Truegamer79 I believe that traditionally from MK9 through the Injustices all the way to MK11 they were releasing games every 2 years, so, they are well past their traditional release at this point.
I bought a PSVR early on and bought a Oculus Rift later on as well. So, I’m a big fan of VR but it m just not that excited for PSVR2. I love the new controllers but having experienced Oculus controllers reduces the excitement for using the new PSVR controllers. Also, I’m not excited for any game they’ve shown.
I have a buddy that wants one day one, to my surprise. Though, he refuses to order one online. He said he wants to buy it in store.
It doesn’t help my excitement for VR that 2023 is loaded with great normal games that I’m looking forward too. I can see myself buying one around July of next year.
It’s weird that people today still bash a game so hard that’s a solid 7. I was hoping we were getting past that way of thinking. It may not be great or fantastic, but good is still good.
I loved Ragnarok but I’m past the point of giving a ***** on what they do. With how Sony has been conducting themselves, I bought a Series X this year and I haven’t owned an Xbox since the 360 and I also used the exploit to get three years of GamePass. My buddy who has NEVER owned an Xbox, did the exact same thing I did. With Xbox, I knew I had Plague Tale Requiem coming at the time along with High on Life, Atomic Heart and Red Fall in the near future. I loved Sony during the PS3 era, and that started to fade toward the PS5 being announced. I was going to say at the end of the PS4 era, but, we know how that is going. I miss how Sony use to be, but it is what it is and now I’m covered regardless of whatever they do.
I just beat it last night. My wife and kids watched me play a ton of it. I felt like I took my time with it and it took me around 44 hours. I absolutely loved it. Easily the best game I’ve played in years. It’s extremely rare that I would give a game a 10/10 but this game is a 10 for me.
It’s been very apparent from the start that Microsoft is trying to buy it’s competition. They couldn’t create great studios, so they are buying those with established success and and are focusing heavily with those that have had big success in rpgs and first person shooters and hinder Sony in the process.
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Re: UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition
I’ve said for a while now that Microsoft will offer these games in a traditional manner but it will get to the point to where they won’t sell them, you will only be able to play them on a subscription service that’s 25$ or higher a month, and when it comes to other competitors like Sony, the only way they will be able to have the games is if they allow GamePass on their consoles.
Microsoft will eventually strong arm everyone.
Re: Talking Point: Is 2024 Too Soon for PS5 Pro?
They haven’t came close to utilizing the PS5, the fact that a Pro may exist is stupid.
They’ve proven with cross-gen that no one needs to hurry to buy their next tech. Hell, the entire PS5/PS6 generation may be cross-gen.
Re: The Last of Us' Naughty Dog Already Working on Next PS5 Exclusive
@GamerStation257 I’ll not go with a full boycott, but where I live has rental services and I’ll just rent it.
It may not seem like that big of a deal, but I’ve bought every ND game for well over a decade including handhelds, but that stopped with TLoU Remaster Remaster.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Was the Most Downloaded PS4 Game in February
@Uromastryx If they change season 2, that will definitely give fuel to those that hate it. They already say it’s garbage and if the show is changed, it’s because HBO recognized it as garbage as well and made changes.
Re: The Last of Us Co-Creator Sparks Developer Debate As He Declares Linear Games Are Easier to Make
I vastly prefer Uncharted type linear experiences and smaller open world but still kinda linear experiences like Bioshock.
Re: Poll: What PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in March 2023?
After Jedi got delayed, nothing in March interests me.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of The Last of Us - Episode 7?
It was okay and probably the worst episode so far. There was one other I really didn’t care for but I can’t remember it. I think it came after Bill’s Town. It’s concerning they only have two episodes left and they are both short on n actual time compared to many of the other. I think 51 and 43 minutes.
I understand it cant be all action but this show has been WAY slower than I ever expected. It also feels like Joel and Ellie haven’t had enough screen time together and they’re relationship pales in comparison to the game’s Joel and Ellie. It felt like Joel was more open to developing a friendship with Ellie in the game in comparison to how cold and withdrawn the tv’s Joel has been.
So far, I’d never want to watch the show again. That sounds harsh. I’ve enjoyed it but it’s looking like a one and done for me.
Re: God of War Ragnarok Cleans Up at DICE Awards, Elden Ring Takes Game of the Year
ER for “Outstanding Technical Achievement”…BS.
Re: Poll: Did You Love Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Honestly, that was the first SoP in a while that I actually disliked.
Re: Returnal Is Sony's Second Most Unpopular PC Game at Launch
I guess it’s still worth it though to diminish their exclusives.
Re: Disney Dreamlight Valley's Festival of Friendship Is Sure to Put Some Pep in Your Step
I played it for a good while. I unlocked all the locations and all the Disney friends that I care about. I don’t care for many modern Disney characters, so I quit.
Re: Fans Think They've Found Out More About Ground Breaking Twisted Metal PS5
It would be nice if Sony would actually let the people that bought their damn PS5s know what we have to look forward to with owning it.
Re: Media Molecule Reveals Details on This Year's Impy Awards as Dreams Turns 3 Years Old
@Nightcrawler71 I feel like PlayStation mostly goes by the sink or swim outlook on how they handle games and some studio’s. I wish Evolution was still around, I want a modern take of Motorstorm badly.
Re: Microsoft Admits Xbox Game Pass Is Harming Software Sales After All
Called it. There sure was a ton of defenders that said otherwise. Not necessarily on this site though.
Re: Rumour: Sony Set for Two PS5 Showcases Soon, as State of Play Rumours Return
@Ken_Kaniff I don’t know if I’ve ever disagreed with you lol. I can always count on Ken to say what I’m thinking.
I despise PlayStation’s silence. I despise they hung on to cross-gen so long to the detriment of the PS5. I despise they shut down Evolution and the Japanese studios. I despise it feels like they’re focusing more on taking care of PCs and doing remasters than actually catering to PS5 owners.
So far, the PS5 generation is the worst they’ve ever done. Some people will harp what about HFW, GT7 and GoWR last year? Weren’t they great? Yeah, they were great PS4 games.
With how they love to drag out a generation now, I sure as hell won’t buy the next system so quickly.
Re: Talking Point: Should Sony Be Worried by Live Service Implosion?
I prefer traditional games with traditional content at a traditional price.
I’m not a fan of GaaS overall. I just don’t have time for another job.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Delayed to 28th April
That freaking sucks. That was the big game for March. Damn it.
Re: Sony Denies Claims of PSVR2 Stock Cuts at Launch
@Dr-M Bought the original. Then they released one with HDR pass through, so I bought it and gave the first one to my kids. We own multiple PlayStations and Xbox systems that way we can play everything together.
Re: Sony Cuts PSVR2 Launch Sale Estimates by Half, New Report Claims
Im a big fan of VR. I’ve owned multiple PSVRs, and a Quest, but I’m just not hyped to buy a PSVR2 day one. By the time the PSVR came out I felt like the PS4 had actually been utilized and I was excited for the new tech. I don’t feel the same way about the PS5 because a majority of its games are still PS4 games, there’s also a ton of games releasing from Jan-June and I just don’t feel like I’ve got my money’s worth out of the PS5 yet. It just all hinders my hype for it. Though, I plan on getting one around July when the typical game drought sets in.
Re: Activision Blizzard Exec Says Last of Us HBO Proves Microsoft Acquisition Should Go Ahead
To see someone of such high position conducting herself this way is weird.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Multiplayer Leak Shows Old Build with Fortnite-Style Characters
I may have missed it when I read the article, but there are a lot of people in these comments talking about co-op and monster hunter but this game could easily be another battle royale.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West Multiplayer Leak Shows Old Build with Fortnite-Style Characters
Hell, if they are wanting to push multiplayer, I want a new Uncharted multiplayer more than anything else they possibly can offer. Well, Motorstorm would be great as well. A multiplayer Horizon just doesn’t interest me.
I prefer fantastic singleplayer experiences though.
Re: Naughty Dog May Move On from The Last of Us Like It Did with Uncharted
Unless they tell a brand new story, with new characters in a new location, maybe in a different part of the world I’d rather TLoU be done. I have zero interest in playing as Ellie or Abby again. I won’t buy TLoU3 if it has anything to do with those two. I’d probably rent it though.
Re: Hands On: PSVR2 Represents the Next Big Step for VR
I plan on buying one around the game drought that’s always around July-August.
Re: HBO's Show Triggers a Meteoric Rise in The Last of Us Sales
@NEStalgia
I’m still not a fan that TLoU Part 1 exists. I knew this was the purpose along with hoping people would double or triple dip on the same game. I bought it on the PS3 and loved Factions. I’m moved to the PS4 soon after and because my friends and I still played Factions, we double dipped. Fast forward to now, we are always waiting on the next big PlayStation game. I bought Horizon and GoWR day one. I beaten both as well. I realize Forspoken is coming, but I’m waiting on the next first party studio game. Now, getting back to TLoU Part 1 existing. If it didn’t exist, there likely would be a new game somewhat close to release from that other San Diego Studio, and ND’s projects could be further along than what they are,but that’s not the case due to them wasting talent on that remake. That’s why I really hope the rumors that HZD Remake is happening are fake. It already takes longer than it ever has for games to release, and the best devs in the industry wasting their talent on these remakes isn’t making the wait for actual new games any easier.
I feel like the only game Sony has right now to look forward too is Spider-Man 2 and that’s probably not going to release until the end of the year 🫠.
Re: Bruce Straley Wasn't Credited in HBO's The Last of Us, Calls for Unionization
Amy Hennig and Bruce are two of the biggest reasons that Naughty Dog became great. So, yeah, it’s *****.
Re: Destruction AllStars Dev Now Helping Out on Sea of Thieves
Well, I guess that kills the rumor that they were making Twisted Metal.
Re: Sony Highlights the Riches of 2023 in Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games Trailer
9 on that list interest me.
Re: TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 1 - Faithful Retelling Deviates in the Right Ways
I really enjoyed it but the only thing I didn’t like was that the women were not muscular enough. They were way too small for the apocalypse 😏.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 Supports 30fps, 60fps, and VRR
VRR ALL THE WAY!
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite God of War Ragnarok Weapon?
It’s hard to pick because I’m constantly switching.
Re: Poll: Have You Completed Elden Ring?
I wasn’t impressed by it. I beat it once and I was done.
Sekiro was way better.
Re: Interview: Talking Biceps and Norse Studies with God of War Ragnarok's Mina Sundwall
I really enjoyed her character and enjoyed seeing her interactions with the other characters.
Re: Opinion: Why 2023 Will Be PS5's Biggest and Best Year Yet
I don’t think I’ve ever been less excited concerning PlayStation as I am right now.
Re: PS5, PSVR2 Likely to Feature at Sony's CES 2023 Press Conference
I’ve been a pretty big supporter of VR. I bought 2 PSVRs, and an Oculus headset but I’m not really excited for this. It’s probably due to the games. They don’t excite me enough to purchase one day one. It really doesn’t help that there are a ton of good looking traditional games releasing next year. I may end up buying one around July.
Re: Rumour: The Last of Us 3 Is In Development at Naughty Dog
It will be very interesting to see if the negativity of TLoU2 will effect sales. Myself along with a few of my friends all have bought every Naughty Dog game day one for well over a decade but none of us have interest in TLoU3 and have no intention of supporting it.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Delayed to April on PS4, PS5 Version Unaffected
@Icey664 A game releasing over 2 years into the PS5’s life doesn’t justify a early purchase, definitely not a day one purchase like I did.
In this situation it’s better to own current gen though.
No attitude intended.
Re: NetherRealm's Ed Boon Teases Next Game Launches in 2023
@Truegamer79 I believe that traditionally from MK9 through the Injustices all the way to MK11 they were releasing games every 2 years, so, they are well past their traditional release at this point.
Re: PSVR2 Pre-Orders No Longer Require an Invite
I bought a PSVR early on and bought a Oculus Rift later on as well. So, I’m a big fan of VR but it m just not that excited for PSVR2. I love the new controllers but having experienced Oculus controllers reduces the excitement for using the new PSVR controllers. Also, I’m not excited for any game they’ve shown.
I have a buddy that wants one day one, to my surprise. Though, he refuses to order one online. He said he wants to buy it in store.
It doesn’t help my excitement for VR that 2023 is loaded with great normal games that I’m looking forward too. I can see myself buying one around July of next year.
Re: GTA 5, GTA Online Getting Graphics Upgrade in PS5 Patch
Back in 2013 I thought we would have been close to the release of GTA7 by now, or possibly playing it by now.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy The Callisto Protocol?
I think I read a while back that it will eventually come to GamePass, so I’ll wait.
Re: The Callisto Protocol (PS5) - Just Like Dead Space, for Better and Worse
It’s weird that people today still bash a game so hard that’s a solid 7. I was hoping we were getting past that way of thinking. It may not be great or fantastic, but good is still good.
Re: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners 2 Survives PSVR2 on 21st March
I wonder if owners of the first game will have an option to upgrade it to its PSVR2 version?
Re: Reaction: Sony Poised to End 2022 without Major Press Conference
I loved Ragnarok but I’m past the point of giving a ***** on what they do. With how Sony has been conducting themselves, I bought a Series X this year and I haven’t owned an Xbox since the 360 and I also used the exploit to get three years of GamePass. My buddy who has NEVER owned an Xbox, did the exact same thing I did. With Xbox, I knew I had Plague Tale Requiem coming at the time along with High on Life, Atomic Heart and Red Fall in the near future. I loved Sony during the PS3 era, and that started to fade toward the PS5 being announced. I was going to say at the end of the PS4 era, but, we know how that is going. I miss how Sony use to be, but it is what it is and now I’m covered regardless of whatever they do.
Re: 25% of Players Have Beaten God of War Ragnarok, Two Weeks After Release
I just beat it last night. My wife and kids watched me play a ton of it. I felt like I took my time with it and it took me around 44 hours. I absolutely loved it. Easily the best game I’ve played in years. It’s extremely rare that I would give a game a 10/10 but this game is a 10 for me.
Re: PS Plus Is Losing to Xbox Game Pass, And Sony Fears Call of Duty Would Make It Worse
It’s been very apparent from the start that Microsoft is trying to buy it’s competition. They couldn’t create great studios, so they are buying those with established success and and are focusing heavily with those that have had big success in rpgs and first person shooters and hinder Sony in the process.
Re: Midway Legend Ed Boon Isn't Giving Much Away About NetherRealm's Next Move
I’m so ready for a reveal trailer. NetherRealm is one of my favorite studios. I love their games.
Re: Modern Warfare 2 Stealthily Adds Gyro Aiming on PS5, PS4
Does this have that new Tarkov-like mode?
Re: Iconic Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Has Passed Away
He is my favorite Batman. I really wanted him to be Bruce in a Batman Beyond game.
Re: PS Plus Premium Members Bemused by Sony Once Again
Seems like they are in the path to dropping the top tier and only offering two in the future.