Still tempted to pick up Avengers when it's much cheaper just to go through the singleplayer campaign. It's a tough one and I feel for them, because the idea of a live service Avengers game is actually pretty cool. But the finished product just didn't quite hit the right notes, and the poor technical performance of the beta on my base PS4 didn't help.
Personally I'm really loving the overall speed and instant resume, but also very impressed by the hints system, speech recognition and PS Store integration. So much less wasted time as a result of these improvements!
Looks very slick, and a natural evolution of the PS4 UI which I already really liked. It'll be interesting to see how much of an effect themes have on the UI though as there seems to be a little less room for customization, maybe.
OK this game just keeps getting better and better. The cat is fantastic but also just wow, the game looks stunning. The quality of the lighting and that transition from the warehouse back to the open world are sooo nice. Really looking forward to it.
I expect I'll be using it a lot at first, as I've got a fairly big backlog of games to get through, and will be selling my PS4 to help fund my PS5. I'd rather play them on PS5 since I only have a base PS4 so I'm quite keen to have them running at higher specs where supported. Probably after a year or two it'll be less important to me though.
I'm VERY picky with my themes but there have been some great ones for PS4, my favourites have probably been the Persona 5 main protaganist theme from the JP store, Firewatch, Rez Infinite and Transistor. Looking forward to seeing what we get on PS5.
@JohnnyShoulder I know what you mean, but he's also been revealed in the latest batch of official screenshots so probably it would have been spoiled either way. He's likely just the opening/tutorial boss so I wouldn't worry too much. But yeah, spoiler tags are always welcome regardless.
@jamberino93 Both FF7R and SoR4 are well above the price I could buy them for digitally at the moment (£69 and £29 rather than £49 and £19), so don't think it's for me. Not interested in renting either, TBH.
Great deals there if there are any gaps in youtr library. I will resist though, keeping my eye out for FF7R and Streets of Rage 4 deals on the PS Store.
This now makes Fall Guys the best 3D Sonic game since SA2. It's hideous and I love it. Probably won't get it though as I got pretty bored with the game after a couple of weeks.
If it was just a competition then it would seem a bit weird to have a countdown when so many other places are doing “win a PS5” promotions. So I think it’s a bit more than that, but what exactly? Who knows, not going to get drawn into getting excited! Either way we’ll see the UI soon enough.
Gave it a quick try over the weekend out of curiosity - it is a bit brazen with its influences for sure, the storyline and characters are cheesy as heck, and there are a baffling number of systems and currencies to get to grips with. But, I did enjoy it and am keen to play more of it. The world design is lovely and the combat seems like it'll get interesting with the way you combo characters. If you bounce off corny anime games then it probably won't be your cup of tea but for me it kinda added to the charm in a weird way.
The only thing that really puts me off at this early stage is that there just seems to be so much to do - looks like it might need almost MMO-like time investments to really play and enjoy. Could be wrong, just the impression I got so far.
@zupertramp There's defiitely a weird duality to it, you're right. Personally I've got a massive backlog of PS4 games I haven't played so the chance to catch up on all those while waiting for the PS5 games to get a little cheaper is a big incentive to get the console sooner rather than later. Otherwise, I'd still be getting a PS5, just probably not as soon.
I'm actually pretty damn impressed by this lineup now. Of all those confirmed my top two are easily Demon's Souls and Spider-Man MM, but other than those I'm also really interested in Assassin's Creed, Astro Bot, Bugsnax, DMC5 (never played it first time around), Observer, Sackboy and The Pathless. That's...quite a lot! On PS4 there wasn't anything I was really excited for until Bloodborne came out.
I can see lots of people 3D printing their own panels at this rate - should be interesting. I never pick up limited consoles so glad to see if I decide to have a bit of an aesthetic change I won't need to pick up an entirely new console!
As much as I want to see the UI and stuff, I could understand it if we were at least getting more info on other stuff, but it's a month away from launch and it all just seems so...quiet. Ah well, it'll happen eventually I guess.
The different face is a bit strange but who cares? You barely see it anyways. Main thing is the game world looks stunning and is running perfectly. It looks brilliant and is really tempting me to double dip...
I've got no interest in Football Manager whatsoever but that seems like another fairly major blunder from Sony. Really would like to see them get their act together sooner rather than later...
Would much rather have a sequel, but if this is real and features raytracing, native 4k, cut content and all tjose other next gen goodies then I will absolutely buy it. Hooboy.
@b1ackjack Last time I checked, it was OK - certainly very playable, but have to admit I look at the buttery smooth framerates on more powerful platforms with a very envious eye. Hoping we get some improvrments on PS5, if we do I'll likely start from scratch and enjoy the full experience.
Got to give Hello Games credit where it's due - the ongoing support and content for NMS has been astoundingly good. Love it.
Not a fan of Bethesda so it hasn't influenced me at all. If the rumour about Sega turned out to be true that would be different, mind! Either way, I'm very much hoping to get a Xbox at some point anyway, as I'm very excited for Fable and Hellblade, and would love to give Forza a go at some point. But PS5 will be the first next gen console I buy and likely my "main" platform.
Sure, why not? I'm not an especially big MGS fan truth be told but I'd definitely give it a go. Have to admit these kinds of rumours look like wishful thinking in the wake of the Xbox announcements, though.
OK so first - I really think this is utter nonsense and can't imagine how Xbox's next move after spending 7.5 BILLION dollars on an acquisition would be to do it again.
But - if we're entertaining the possibility - then, well - I'd be buying an Xbox pretty damn quick! Have to admit I love that Shock Blue controller. It's gorgeous.
Gotta say, the reactions from the rabid fanboys on here is sitting on that fine border between funny and depressing. Get a grip folks.
Yikes, it is a bit of a monster isn't it? It's not really a problem for me as it'll be tucked away inside a cabinet rather than stood next to the TV, but damn! Weirdly I kind of like the mix of consoles all together, looks like a city skyline where the PS5 is one of those super modern skyscrapers.
@AFCC It's a hard one to call - on the flip side, can they possibly afford not to publish the games on PS5? They just spent nearly the entire operating profit of PlayStation between 2013-2019 on ONE acquisition. Even with Microsoft's vast fortune, how long does an investment like this take to be profitable? Or do they just write it off for the sake of bragging rights and not really worry about if/when it makes its money back?
Not an easy answer and I'll be fascinated to see how they handle it.
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Re: Hands On: Ghost of Tsushima's Free Co-Op Update Defies All Expectations
This is going to be a priority game for me when my PS5 arrives. Can't wait.
Re: NBA 2K21 Is the Next Game to Include Unskippable Adverts After Launch
Yikes. Every now and then I get tempted to pick up something like NBA2K as I used to be a basketball fan when I was younger, but ugh - nothankyou.gif.
Re: How Much Do You Know About the PS5 UI?
10/10, finally got a full house!
Re: Marvel's Avengers PS5 Version Delayed to 2021
Still tempted to pick up Avengers when it's much cheaper just to go through the singleplayer campaign. It's a tough one and I feel for them, because the idea of a live service Avengers game is actually pretty cool. But the finished product just didn't quite hit the right notes, and the poor technical performance of the beta on my base PS4 didn't help.
Re: PS4 Friends List Displays the Console You're Playing On
Kudos to the person playing Dreamcast
Re: Beat Down Bad Guys at 60FPS in New Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gameplay
Love the way the soundtrack incorporates hip hop elements. Really excited to finally play this.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the PS5 UI?
Personally I'm really loving the overall speed and instant resume, but also very impressed by the hints system, speech recognition and PS Store integration. So much less wasted time as a result of these improvements!
Re: PS5 UI Revealed in New State of Play Presentation
@Brutal The grammar and overall layout on that image is a very suspect, doesn't look genuine to me. Good luck though.
Re: PS5 UI Revealed in New State of Play Presentation
Looks very slick, and a natural evolution of the PS4 UI which I already really liked. It'll be interesting to see how much of an effect themes have on the UI though as there seems to be a little less room for customization, maybe.
Re: Watch Another Minute of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5
@skaarj217 Probably not...? Not everything is for everyone.
Re: Spider-Cat Is the Reason to Buy Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
OK this game just keeps getting better and better. The cat is fantastic but also just wow, the game looks stunning. The quality of the lighting and that transition from the warehouse back to the open world are sooo nice. Really looking forward to it.
Re: Poll: How Often Will You Use PS5 Backwards Compatibility?
I expect I'll be using it a lot at first, as I've got a fairly big backlog of games to get through, and will be selling my PS4 to help fund my PS5. I'd rather play them on PS5 since I only have a base PS4 so I'm quite keen to have them running at higher specs where supported. Probably after a year or two it'll be less important to me though.
Re: Sony Updates Remote Play Apps in Preparation for PS5
Haven't used remote play in a good while if I'm honest but good to see it continue to be updated.
Re: Monster Hunter Movie Trailer May Bemuse Franchise Fans
Well, it's uh - definitely not for me, to put it lightly. The whole military angle is a big turnoff. It's all so bleak and colourless, too.
Re: PS5 Themes All But Confirmed via Dead by Daylight Listing
I'm VERY picky with my themes but there have been some great ones for PS4, my favourites have probably been the Persona 5 main protaganist theme from the JP store, Firewatch, Rez Infinite and Transistor. Looking forward to seeing what we get on PS5.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Gets Korean Age Rating
@Menchi Exactly my thoughts. If they don't announce it for N7 day then I give up!!
Re: New Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Gameplay Shows Off Epic Boss Fight
@JohnnyShoulder I know what you mean, but he's also been revealed in the latest batch of official screenshots so probably it would have been spoiled either way. He's likely just the opening/tutorial boss so I wouldn't worry too much. But yeah, spoiler tags are always welcome regardless.
Re: Gallery: The Latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Screenshots Are Outstanding
@thejameswhogames Would be a bit weird if it wasn't, wouldn't it?
Re: Gallery: The Latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Screenshots Are Outstanding
Looks immense. Really looking forward to unlocking all those costumes. That 2020 one (with the LED helmet and jacket) looks soooooo good.
Re: Amazon Prime Day PS4 Sale - All Deals on PS4 Games, PS Now, Controllers, and More
@jamberino93 Both FF7R and SoR4 are well above the price I could buy them for digitally at the moment (£69 and £29 rather than £49 and £19), so don't think it's for me. Not interested in renting either, TBH.
Re: Amazon Prime Day PS4 Sale - All Deals on PS4 Games, PS Now, Controllers, and More
Great deals there if there are any gaps in youtr library. I will resist though, keeping my eye out for FF7R and Streets of Rage 4 deals on the PS Store.
Re: Fall Guys Season 2 Adds Sonic the Hedgehog Costume
This now makes Fall Guys the best 3D Sonic game since SA2. It's hideous and I love it. Probably won't get it though as I got pretty bored with the game after a couple of weeks.
Re: Did the PS5 UI Reveal Just Get Teased by Burger King?
The one thing I will say is that the branding worked and I now want a BK for lunch more than any other cuisine on this earth.
Re: Did the PS5 UI Reveal Just Get Teased by Burger King?
If it was just a competition then it would seem a bit weird to have a countdown when so many other places are doing “win a PS5” promotions. So I think it’s a bit more than that, but what exactly? Who knows, not going to get drawn into getting excited! Either way we’ll see the UI soon enough.
Re: Looks Like Genshin Impact Has Been a Gigantic Hit
Gave it a quick try over the weekend out of curiosity - it is a bit brazen with its influences for sure, the storyline and characters are cheesy as heck, and there are a baffling number of systems and currencies to get to grips with. But, I did enjoy it and am keen to play more of it. The world design is lovely and the combat seems like it'll get interesting with the way you combo characters. If you bounce off corny anime games then it probably won't be your cup of tea but for me it kinda added to the charm in a weird way.
The only thing that really puts me off at this early stage is that there just seems to be so much to do - looks like it might need almost MMO-like time investments to really play and enjoy. Could be wrong, just the impression I got so far.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Promotes 'Great' PS5 Support at Launch
@zupertramp There's defiitely a weird duality to it, you're right. Personally I've got a massive backlog of PS4 games I haven't played so the chance to catch up on all those while waiting for the PS5 games to get a little cheaper is a big incentive to get the console sooner rather than later. Otherwise, I'd still be getting a PS5, just probably not as soon.
Re: Guilty Gear Strive Grabs April 2021 Release Date on PS5, PS4
Thought I was done with GG but damn that's an impressive trailer. Very tempting.
Re: All PS5 Launch Games
I'm actually pretty damn impressed by this lineup now. Of all those confirmed my top two are easily Demon's Souls and Spider-Man MM, but other than those I'm also really interested in Assassin's Creed, Astro Bot, Bugsnax, DMC5 (never played it first time around), Observer, Sackboy and The Pathless. That's...quite a lot! On PS4 there wasn't anything I was really excited for until Bloodborne came out.
Re: Fall Guys Season 2 Has Begun on PS4
Got a bit frustrated and bored first time round but willing to give it another shot.
Re: This Fan-Made Spider-Man PS5 Could Pass for the Real Thing
Absolutely hideous. Not for me at all.
Re: PS5's Removable Panels Could Suggest a Highly Customisable Console
I can see lots of people 3D printing their own panels at this rate - should be interesting. I never pick up limited consoles so glad to see if I decide to have a bit of an aesthetic change I won't need to pick up an entirely new console!
Re: Yakuza: Like a Dragon Looks Positively Barmy in New Trailer
As amazing as this is going to be, I'm going to hang back and get it on PS5. That lobster summon move will never get old to me. NEVER.
Re: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - Madcap Marsupial's Return Is N. Sanely Good
I'll be waiting for a sale but really excited to give it a try at some point! Looks brilliant.
Re: Looks Like Crash Bandicoot 4 Could Be Spinning Onto PS5
To the surprise of very few, I suspect!
Re: Star Wars: Squadrons - This Might Not Be the Game You're Looking For
I'd love to play this in VR for sure. Looks spectacular.
Re: Poll: Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2020?
If Vampyr had reviewed better I'd be all over that, but alas it seems like a bit of a stinker so another quiet month for me.
Re: Sony Didn't Allow Japanese Media to See PS5's User Interface
As much as I want to see the UI and stuff, I could understand it if we were at least getting more info on other stuff, but it's a month away from launch and it all just seems so...quiet. Ah well, it'll happen eventually I guess.
Re: Gallery: Ogle the PS5 Controller's Light Strip in Different Colours
Very nice! Kinda shows how desperate we are for any tiny crumb of info now though, doesn't it? C'mon Sony...
Re: Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Looks Outstanding in 60FPS PS5 Footage
The different face is a bit strange but who cares? You barely see it anyways. Main thing is the game world looks stunning and is running perfectly. It looks brilliant and is really tempting me to double dip...
Re: Metal Gear Artist Creates Stunning Last of Us 2 Illustration, Perfect for Wallpaper
Stunning. Incredible work, captured the characters so well. Ridiculous talent on show.
Re: The Last of Us Day Marked with a Clutch of GIFs
So, so good. Community pizza one and the Joel / magikarp guy mashup are my faves but they’re all amazing.
Re: More PS5 Pre-Orders Live in the UK, with the US, Canada to Follow
Still no luck. Pre-orders have been a shambles.
Re: Football Manager 2021 Is Not on PS5, PS4 Because Sony Didn't Send Devkits
I've got no interest in Football Manager whatsoever but that seems like another fairly major blunder from Sony. Really would like to see them get their act together sooner rather than later...
Re: Rumour: Bloodborne Remaster Is Real, Coming to PS5 and PC
Would much rather have a sequel, but if this is real and features raytracing, native 4k, cut content and all tjose other next gen goodies then I will absolutely buy it. Hooboy.
Re: No Man's Sky Origins Update Available Now on PS4, Adds Huge Amount of New Content
@b1ackjack Last time I checked, it was OK - certainly very playable, but have to admit I look at the buttery smooth framerates on more powerful platforms with a very envious eye. Hoping we get some improvrments on PS5, if we do I'll likely start from scratch and enjoy the full experience.
Got to give Hello Games credit where it's due - the ongoing support and content for NMS has been astoundingly good. Love it.
Re: Poll: Has Xbox's Bethesda Buyout Made You Reconsider a PS5 Purchase?
Not a fan of Bethesda so it hasn't influenced me at all. If the rumour about Sega turned out to be true that would be different, mind! Either way, I'm very much hoping to get a Xbox at some point anyway, as I'm very excited for Fable and Hellblade, and would love to give Forza a go at some point. But PS5 will be the first next gen console I buy and likely my "main" platform.
Re: Rumour: Metal Gear Solid Is Getting a Full Remake, and It's a PS5 Console Exclusive
Sure, why not? I'm not an especially big MGS fan truth be told but I'd definitely give it a go. Have to admit these kinds of rumours look like wishful thinking in the wake of the Xbox announcements, though.
Re: The Internet Thinks Microsoft Will Buy SEGA Next
OK so first - I really think this is utter nonsense and can't imagine how Xbox's next move after spending 7.5 BILLION dollars on an acquisition would be to do it again.
But - if we're entertaining the possibility - then, well - I'd be buying an Xbox pretty damn quick! Have to admit I love that Shock Blue controller. It's gorgeous.
Gotta say, the reactions from the rabid fanboys on here is sitting on that fine border between funny and depressing. Get a grip folks.
Re: PS5 Size Put Into Perspective with Series of Scale Illustrations
Yikes, it is a bit of a monster isn't it? It's not really a problem for me as it'll be tucked away inside a cabinet rather than stood next to the TV, but damn! Weirdly I kind of like the mix of consoles all together, looks like a city skyline where the PS5 is one of those super modern skyscrapers.
Re: Will Bethesda's Games Be Exclusive to Xbox From Now On? We Don't Know Yet
@AFCC It's a hard one to call - on the flip side, can they possibly afford not to publish the games on PS5? They just spent nearly the entire operating profit of PlayStation between 2013-2019 on ONE acquisition. Even with Microsoft's vast fortune, how long does an investment like this take to be profitable? Or do they just write it off for the sake of bragging rights and not really worry about if/when it makes its money back?
Not an easy answer and I'll be fascinated to see how they handle it.