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Re: Soapbox: Seven Years Later, The Last of Us Remains a Masterpiece

Riparcade2

I took a few years out of console gaming between 97 and 2013, been playing since late 70s.
I bought a 2nd hand PS3 to play this (TLoU) game that i read about in a newspaper or something.. I've not looked back since, playing this game actually made me brave enough to admit to folks that I'm a gamer... because there are good games, great games and there are amazing games, that you want to tell everyone about.
TLoU helped me realise the distinction. I'm looking forward to Friday, as is my wife so i can stop going on about it.. I've not bought it yet but hoping local supermarket will have a special offer like they sometimes do??? Happy gaming folks!

Re: Feature: The New PS5 Games We're Most Excited About

Riparcade2

As a casual gamer who's been around a while a lot of the games were stunning to look at, really liked the variations too. HZD is one of the only games I've completed on PS4 so it's sequal is a must. All the others I'll wait and see as time passes but 1st impressions were largely 'wow' for most of them 👍

Re: Poll: Predict The Last of Us 2 Review Scores

Riparcade2

I just hope it's a decent game, couldn't care less about review scores as ones man's medicine is another man's poison.. I dont care for GoW, Death Stranding, CoD, GTA and numerous other games that are huge.. Im looking forward to the game, probably buy it on 19th from local shop as I really liked the original.. I'm a bit disappointed by some comments on here that alude to spoilers and dissing others opinions or wants.. Its a game, nothing more, nothing less... Just enjoy it for what it is and enjoy the build up cos by this time next month there's gonna be something else to look forward too... Freedom? Open pubs? PS5? Etc... 😘

Re: Random: Kid Playing Spider-Man PS4 Is the #Content You Need Right Now

Riparcade2

@gollumb82 I agree.. Cod for me was couch coop zombies, never really done anything for me. Multilayer.. Nope, not my bag... I downloaded cod ww2 too check it out, its a blockbuster of a game, really engaging.. Back to the young chappy playing spiderman.. I was like that a few weeks ago playing beatsabre... Gaming certainly hits the spot in times of need 👌👍

Re: Soapbox: I Wish I Was Growing Up with Games Now

Riparcade2

Been playing since late 70s and nothing can take away the nostalgia of being the first to complete an arcade game while being cheered on by your friends in the local cafe /arcade... Splatterhouse, rygar, kung foo fighter were my claims to fame. Sure games are much prettier now but the game play and the environments back then hold so many more memories than anything in recent memory.

Re: DOOM Eternal Launch Trailer Does Plenty of Ripping and Tearing

Riparcade2

I used to play doom and ultimate doom on ps1 which were awesome. I then played a remake on pc in 2004 which was disappointing, I picked up doom bfg edition on ps3 a year or so back for a couple of quid - also disappointing...

Thought the franchise was dead (in my eyes)..

However, this looks amazing and all the talk about doom 2016 is making me feel like I've missed out on something. I'll be watching this with interest..

Re: Incoming! Worms Is Set to Return in 2020 with a New Game

Riparcade2

1995, Amiga and sunny days in the house with my 20yr old pals playing worms and fighting over the mouse instead of chasing girls 🤷‍♂️...
I wouldn't have changed a thing...
No matter how good the new one is nothing will better my memories. Ill still check it out though 👍

Re: Feature: As PlayStation Turns 25, We Share Our Fondest PSone Memories

Riparcade2

Too many memories! I had the saturn and PlayStation within weeks of launch.. Not wealthy but always been a saver... My gaming started at swimming pool aged around 5 Yrs. The swimming bored me but the space invader cabinets mesmerised me. PlayStation took me away from Amiga at the age of 21... The speed of loading the games, the accessibility for friends who went gamers at the time and the joy of a whole new game era... The PS came with loaded a twin stick shooter with banging 'real' music and two player.. Games came thick and fast afterwards, I'd hire them, borrow them, swap them and occasionally buy them. As a few pals also had the PS 6 this was never an issue... Drunken nights smashing bells out of reach other on teken, MK, SF etc, crazy racing on wioeout, RR, demolition Derby etc... Needless to say the saturn was soon forgotten about.... Happy Times!

Re: Sony to Celebrate PlayStation's 25th Anniversary All This Week

Riparcade2

25 years since i ordered my 1st one from toys R us, seems like last year.. .. I remember being blown away by 'loaded', 'jumping flash' and 'teken' ... I was 21 at the time, the world was at peace and the future was bright ... Video games have always been a big part of my life. When times have been tough they've helped me get through things, better than other stimulants. Thank you Sony! Happy birthday 👍

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 299

Riparcade2

Hoping to finish 'A way out' with the misses. Its a cracking game and i recomend it for anyone struggling to get to grips with games.. Its been on hold since i bought it at launch but weve been chipping away at it recently. Also just discovered diamond Lake on 'Days Gone' so maybe a bit of that too, if i get a chance...

Re: Random: Trophy Hunter Creates Mural Dedicated to His Past 200 Platinums

Riparcade2

I remember being the first to complete 'Rygar' in Aldos cafe in approx 1987.. I was surrounded by friends and older boys and girls from the snooker room, drawn by cheers and encouraging shouts, as i passed the previous furthest point one of my buddies had reached. The thought of that brings a smile to my face, boy i miss those days. . Ive enjoyed completing many games in many years but never paid much attention to trophies. I get why folks do it and it must be a great feeling for them. Me? i'm just satisfied to play the games that talented folks create and (occasionaly) complete them.

Re: Death Stranding - Hideo Kojima's Latest Masterpiece Has Arrived

Riparcade2

I just bought this on a whim because i had a voucher which needed spending by today.. Faced with the prospect of choosing a new iron, soft furnishings, Christmas decorations, a bottle of port or a new real (not digital) game in a cover i bought this.. Not played a metal gear solid beyond the 1st one on PS and been vaguely interested in this game since discovering push square. Essentially it was a free game so it's all good i guess.. I do enjoy reading the discussions you all have about the games, better than reading news of the world falling apart... 👍