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Re: Soapbox: Watch Another 20 Minutes of Final Fantasy 16? You Must Be Mad

Pusher2021

I'm in doubt of actually buying a new FF game. And FF7 on the PSX was my fave one but it didn't grow with me (don't like the time based mechanics anymore), even on the remake I had doubts but I liked the idea a whole lot. Actually when the director said it will be more like GOW, that took my interes to a new level, maybe the buying level one

Re: Poll: Are You Playing Resident Evil 4 Remake?

Pusher2021

@LordBakemono Depends on who you ask and I totally understand when someone have played the game all over & over again. I usually don't mind when the game is kind of old and new gameplay elements can be added to stand the test of time (+good memories & nostalgia). And a lot of players can enjoy a game they never enjoyed before. GTA5 & TLOUP1 Remake is not needed imo but I'm just one gamer. And that last one I do want to replay it again, just not at that price point (bought it twice already).
I have friends who never play a game twice. If it's done, it's done, not even 20 years later. They want to see new creative things in gaming. To a point I do agree with them because I would like to see some new game mechanics we never seen before or weren't possible before. Others can complete a game 4 times in row. It's not always complaining, people have preferences.

Re: Poll: Are You Playing Resident Evil 4 Remake?

Pusher2021

RE4 is the best RE for me personally (one of the best NGC titles) so I didn't mind a remake of this game. Normally I'd rather like to see new IP's but in the RE case I wouldn't mind a Dino Crisis of Code Veronica.
I would like to know how much work/costs the RE remakes are in compairison to a new RE. I mean they have the experience with 2 & 3 so they most getting better at it! Or do they have a special Capcom team for these remakes?

Re: Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS4 Is Why Cross-Gen Needs to End

Pusher2021

I understand cross-gen the first year (if already in development) because of money related reasons (sales) but as a gamer I want it ASAP. Now we see PS4 games with PS5 features instead of a full blown PS5 game not even possible on a PS4. It's not even fair to PS4 owners having a lesser game because of it. If a dev releases a game on PS4, a PS4 owner has the right to expect a good quality game even if the gen is old.

Re: UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition

Pusher2021

@Loamy I don't disagree . "Big tech" companies became too big and there is no rewind button + in the game industry Sony's acting like one of them imo. In the gaming space MS is small compared to others and they need to compete (they don't stand any chance in Japan imo). ABK doesn't make them suddenly the number one in the industry. They still need to prove themselves in a way Sony already did, like in SP experiences.
Buying ABK doesn't mean succes instantly, so I'm very curious what will happen long term. There will be exclusives but a lot of them will stay multiplat, I'm sure.
Maybe I'm naive but MS as Xbox is doing something different. Gamers can be very loud if they aren't happy (the always online thing in Redfall).
The landscape will change, no doubt but I'm more curious of what Embracer Group and Tencent are doing between now and 5-10 years. Will there be another competitor on the market?
Will Apple make another console?
Google tried and failed but what if they had 3 new succesful IP's like a Halo, GOW, ... etc.?
What is next after ABK for MS but also for Sony who has to adapt?
Spending a lot of money is one thing, being succesful another.

Nintendo is also coming with something new (maybe it will feel like just an upgrade maybe they add something unexpected?)

Because at the end of the day, games are lucrative, hence making movies, series, ... about those games. Interesting times!

Re: UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition

Pusher2021

@Loamy Monopoly? As long asThe Embracer Group & Tencent are around (to name a few) no way that is going to happen imo.
I hope this deal will be good for gamers entirely. PS4 was the best generation with no real competition (Ninty doing its own thing). Sony was acting like Apple with making everything more expensive. They are businesses who want to make money, we all get that, but, do something that benefits gamers too. Playstation will stay at his number one position but it needs to be more creative than before. Maybe now these studio's can stop focussing on COD alone and make some new IP's. I'd rather have this than MS overbidding Sony everytime they are trying to moneyhat a 3rd party. Sony needs to invest that money into devs or new IP's. I remember how gamers reacted when MS tried to double the price of the service. The fact they didn't go through with it says a lot imo. They all need to co-exist!

Re: Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Spoilers Are Rife As Retailers Break Street Date

Pusher2021

A remake I will enjoy (loved the short demo) . One of my fave GameCube titles (& RE1). Revelations on 3DS, the rest are PS titles & only 1 Xbox (360) title, RE5. A franchise I like a lot! I hope Code Veronica or Dino Crisis is next on the list for Capcom!
About spoilers: there are always people who never played the game so … Personally, I think it’s almost been 15 years since I replayed the game myself and we’ll worth to revisit!

Re: Poll: Would You Be Interested in a Detachable PS5 Disc Drive?

Pusher2021

If I had a Digital PS5 definitely (if it works on every PS5 + to save money) but maybe it could be a cheaper solution when your drive stops working properly after many years and repair costs are higher?

  • I would never buy a new PS5 Pro console but I would buy some sort of upgrade add-on if that was possible & pricing was affordable.

Re: Naughty Dog Can't Wait to Show New PS5 Projects

Pusher2021

This is my overall fave dev and, as a consumer, I haven't been disappointed for a long time now (except in Sony's pricing the remake). They are very good in what they do so I can only expect polish and overall quality! Very curious on the creative approach!

Re: Questions Over Free PSVR2 Upgrades Raised by Moss, Moss: Book II

Pusher2021

It's a nich market & I kinda knew they would re-release a lot of those first generation games . Only a few, maybe, give a free updated version of the first one, and sell the sequel? (if the last one is a new title). Sony seems to believe in it so they most think more people are up for it? Big gamble! Half-Life: Alyx can make or brake this thing imo!

Re: PS5 Games Likely to Remain $70 as Xbox Bumps Prices

Pusher2021

@Uncharted2007 I found GOWR for €60 new physical but seeing a digital €80 price on PSN makes it more easier to let games go and wait for a price drop. And GOWR is a polished title! I bought Grid Legends SE full price but the DLC is/was questionable & in hindsight I should have waited, lesson learned!

It's all personal if a game is worth it. Even if it costs more to make, the market has grown a lot too ...

And as if Sony was going to lower their game prices ... Xbox bumping prices feels more justified for Sony? I really think they don't care about their consumers.

Re: Need for Speed Unbound (PS5) - This Stylish Arcade Racer Has Substance to Match

Pusher2021

I want to see the Burnout franchise return but didn't like Paradise too much. Crash model was great but I missed something.
The NFS series is not for me and I tried. I didn't like the car handeling at all. I get it is arcade but looking at other games in the race genre:

FH franchise
FM franchise
Wreckfest
Circuit Superstars
Dirt franchise
Project Cars franchise
Gran Turismo franchise
Grid franchise
HW Unleashed
WRC franchise
Art of Rally
Hotshot Racing
Real Racing 3
Crash Team Racing
F1 franchise
Horizon Chase Turbo
Rally Rush
Ridge Racer
Mario Kart
Test Drive Unlimited (older ones not so much)
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older games like PGR, Burnout (1-3), Split Second, Daytona USA, Sega Rally, ...

After a few hours I could find a certain groove on those presented in the list. I did like the overall presentation but Unbound is not my cup ot tea, sadly. Maybe because besides the art style they didn't change a lot and played it safe. NFS franchise is my least fave race game series. I did really play NFS Underground 2 to bits but I wonder if that is nostalgia talking?
Seen a lot of people enjoying it though so sales must be good on this one?

Re: The Callisto Protocol (PS5) - Just Like Dead Space, for Better and Worse

Pusher2021

Saw this coming but the game is not entirely bad, I blame the hype. The dev clearly has potential by trying some own creativity/ideas. The next one will be better as lessons will be learned. The facial animations/gore look amazing! I like the genre & Dead Space & will play this when it's a bit cheaper. They need to stop the "squeezing" feature in games though!

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 454

Pusher2021

Taking my time with GOW R & restart Stray + Rollerball (PS).
If there’s enough time I’ll begin with (Edit: on Game Pass) RTMI if completed A Plaque Tale R. & Somerville. This week it was FH5 & Grid Legends mostly. Started playing Gun Grave (Edit: via GP) & even though it’s dumb fun, there are better games in that area but I like the variety in playing games. Some games are better than others but as long it’s not too bad I want the experience. Haven’t touched my NS for awhile now (did a couple of short sessions but they don’t really count imo).
There’s the WC so … + almost went for a buy because of it If it had the 2010 SA FIFA atmosphere I would’ve caved for sure