I thought "game progress" is actually based on your trophy count for that particular game. Maybe there's a misconception with this feature or I did not previous understand the feature.
I wasn't expecting this type of gameplay at all. I am still intrigued and will still get it at launch. But this is in no way comparable or at all similar to the Arkham series. It also gives Fortnite vibes.
With PS Plus lineups like this, you might as well just stick with a subscription and not buy new games. Wait a year for big releases to arrive and then play them. So many games and there are only 24 hours in a day. There's so much to play and catch up on for previous games within a single year.
What entertains me the most about this legal battle is that we can find out about specific numbers, sales, and other details about both companies' gaming departments which otherwise would not have been shared. Yea, we assumed some of this stuff already so it's not surprising but great to have specifics.
How did Miles Morales get a boost? Is that because fo the hype of the upcoming movie or with the announcement that Spiderman 2 is releasing later in the year?
I had no idea Taiwan was immersed in Japanese culture and had its own unique gaming culture. This is much different than I in the US would have ever thought. I will be adding Taipei to my list of cities to travel to.
@roe Unfortunately there is a group that stays up to date to who plays or live streams the game and trys to cancel them. It's a really sh*tty move IMO. This is coming from a queer gamer too.
TLOU: P1 is literally the same price as when it was first released, I believe. Sony is truly capitalizing on it but it's a benefit to bring more players into TLOU universe I guess. I don't approve of the current price even with a discount.
I prefer diving in after a price reduction or sale. I am a huge gamer who prefers a great storyline. If it doesn't have this even though the combat is good, I won't have much interest in continuing it. I can certainly wait.
@itsfoz as a person who got the Horizon PS5 bundle I agree. I think since it's one of the rare "new IP" from Sony that they want to get more out of it.
As a person who hasn't played in more than 5 years, can someone remind me about Bill's role? I've played TLOU: Part 1 fully through three times but can't for the life of me remember this guy. His name is familiar but I don't remember him playing a HUGE part in the game.
Maybe in another year, a PS5 Pro would be great, but with the lack of PS5's since release, many games on PS5 still being on PS4, and with their even being an argument about a FPS minimum, we certainly aren't pushing the PS5 current model to where it should.
If a PS5 Pro is released, yes, this can allow more hardware into people's homes, but even though it's been almost 3 years since release and it's been slow for people to buy them, it would be an odd thing to do and a cash grab.
If the Push Square team can, I would love to know how TLOU P1/Remastered sales continue to be affected by the show's release. It'd be some cool data. Even if the next update would be after the season finale.
When you say the enemies don't react to you hitting them, is it as if weak enemies don't fall back when using a powerful attack or you need to hit them multiple times for a reaction in game out of them?
How did te transition from NYC to a fantasy land go? Is it that abrupt?
Are getting collectibles/side missions done a nuisance and worth it for upgrading the skill tree and progressing the story?
@Fight_Teza_Fight I only have a PS5. But it's currently $15 in the PS Store. Am I able to buy the PS4 version on PS5 and then upgrade it? Let me know. I've only had mine since October, so this might be something I am not aware of.
@Rob3008 Agreed. I prefer in-game cinematic scenes and gameplay. Yea cinematic trailers used to be cool and hyped you up years ago, but with graphics now able to compete with cinematic trailers, they aren't needed any more.
I agree with Liam about Sony exclusives for 2023. Yes, there are plenty of PS5 games releasing this year, but none to the level of GOW Ragnarok. Yes, exclusives don't matter much with a year full of releases. But, Sony will need something to keep the PS5 sales running now that this year will see stock being more readily available.
My most exciting Sony "exclusive" is FFXVI and that's only a timed exclusive.
I'm excited for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. I would get it, but I have too many games on backlog right now. I'm trying to Platinum GOW: Ragnarok, so I'll wait a bit before getting DBZ. Maybe it'll go on sale in the coming months to be nearly free by the time I make my way to it.
As a person who finally got their hands on a PS5 in October, I am playing catch up on PS5 releases and even some PS4 ones I never got to play. However, to me, 2023 for the first h,alf seems to be a bit lacking for my taste.
@get2sammyb are y'all working on an easier way for switching pages or trimming down on the massive scrolling for the ranking articles? I enjoy going through them but it seems a bit much to go from the bottom to the top 10.
Any word on if they will expand the games outside of the 3? Many people do play those but it can get more attention with more games being involved. Especially outside of just sports.
If this turns out to be true, I will certainly be downloading the Mass Effect trilogy. I only got to play Mass Effect 3 but have always wanted to play the 1st and 2nd.
@Hindenburg look back on the past decade. Sports and shooter games, specifically COD, are always holding on to the #1 spot for months after release. They even stay in the top 10 until the next iteration usually.
@AFCC well, Sony does benefit from the acquisition not taking place. But not only will it hurt Sony, but hurt smaller indie studios as well. With one home, Microsoft, to have the go to's for a very popular genre, there would be no need for other console/PC purchases outside of the realm of Microsoft.
@Shepherd_Tallon when two companies agree to an acquisition, it doesn't mean it'll happen that day. The agreement is to move the legal filing for acquisition. Sony not only filed antitrust, but this brought the FTC attention to it as well. The only thing I think though, as an American who has seen other large acquisitions like this take place, is that Microsoft will win depending on how they plan to manage the company. Either with only Microsoft oversight and let Activision be independent. Or if Activision is merged within Microsoft.
I assume Microsoft will change their mind about the shooter games a year after the verdict if they are approved and it will seriously hurt Sony.
I'm sorry but that twitter user obviously doesn't use twitter much. Their replies are softer than many other companies. But the company also is seen as an angel compared to normal twitter users. Lighten up.
I got my PS5 a month ago and never paid attention to the explore page. But it was very obvious to me that changes had been made. Specifically, the displaying of my trophy level.
I guess y'all need to hire some younger staff. Run The Jewels is a huge duo. Danny Brown is one of the best lyricists on the list. Tropkillaz and Medusa are good artists too! This is a nice soundtrack!
@KidBoruto Thank! I'm excited to have gotten my hands on one. The games I have is God of War(literally just finished a few days ago and working on 100% for all of the realms), Horizon: Forbidden West, and other PS+ games such as Spiderman and Miles Morales. I've only has my PS5 for less than a month right now though. I am gonna begin God of War Ragnarok this weekend.
Thanks! Yea I've only watched HxH and haven't read the manga.
I am unsure if this is possible. I live in a major city in the US and yet obtained a PS5 during a visit to Brazil and even they had a shortage where I coincidentally and luckily found one in stock.
I started playing God of War last week and have about 1.5 weeks to be able to enter. I'm a completionist and trophy hunter, so we will see if I can do all of this by then.
Honestly, you could get nearly 3 Dual Sense controllers for this price. I think I'm good on this. With me being the only person that plays my PS5 I'm sure my controller will be good for 2 years minimum for just 1 controller.
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Re: It Wasn't For Nothing! The Last of Us' Penultimate Episode Tops 8.1 Million
@ItsBritneyB_tch Will is banned from the Oscars, I believe.
Re: Some PS5 Fans Think This New Firmware Feature Is a Potential Spoiler
I thought "game progress" is actually based on your trophy count for that particular game. Maybe there's a misconception with this feature or I did not previous understand the feature.
Re: Yes, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Is Definitely a Live Service Game
I wasn't expecting this type of gameplay at all. I am still intrigued and will still get it at launch. But this is in no way comparable or at all similar to the Arkham series. It also gives Fortnite vibes.
Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for March 2023 Announced Early
With PS Plus lineups like this, you might as well just stick with a subscription and not buy new games. Wait a year for big releases to arrive and then play them. So many games and there are only 24 hours in a day. There's so much to play and catch up on for previous games within a single year.
Re: Suicide Squad Requires an Internet Connection Even in Single Player
@jFug Not just video games for WB. Their entire media and streaming services are on a downward spiral from dumb mistakes.
Re: Xbox Series X|S Is Getting Trounced by PS5, Microsoft Weirdly Reveals
What entertains me the most about this legal battle is that we can find out about specific numbers, sales, and other details about both companies' gaming departments which otherwise would not have been shared. Yea, we assumed some of this stuff already so it's not surprising but great to have specifics.
Re: God of War Ragnarok Gets 3-Hour Trial on PS Plus Premium
Sony is finally trying to make PS Premium attractive. If I hadn't already played GOW Ragnarok then this would attract me to look into subscribing.
But ultimately, PS Extra is the best option to get your money's worth.
Re: January 2023 NPD: PS5 Dominates as HBO Powers The Last of Us Up the Charts
How did Miles Morales get a boost? Is that because fo the hype of the upcoming movie or with the announcement that Spiderman 2 is releasing later in the year?
Re: Feature: Exploring Taiwan's Underground Gaming Scene
I had no idea Taiwan was immersed in Japanese culture and had its own unique gaming culture. This is much different than I in the US would have ever thought. I will be adding Taipei to my list of cities to travel to.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Breaks Livestreaming Record, Tops 1.3 Million Viewers
@roe Unfortunately there is a group that stays up to date to who plays or live streams the game and trys to cancel them. It's a really sh*tty move IMO. This is coming from a queer gamer too.
Re: Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in PS Store Sale
TLOU: P1 is literally the same price as when it was first released, I believe. Sony is truly capitalizing on it but it's a benefit to bring more players into TLOU universe I guess. I don't approve of the current price even with a discount.
Re: 350 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in New PS Store Critics' Choice Sale
Let me finally get RE: Village.
Re: Hnngh! Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer Teases a Truly Magical Adventure
Does anyone know how long it'll take to complete the main story?
Re: Forspoken (PS5) - Messy Action RPG Is Massively Hit and Miss
I prefer diving in after a price reduction or sale. I am a huge gamer who prefers a great storyline. If it doesn't have this even though the combat is good, I won't have much interest in continuing it. I can certainly wait.
Re: HBO Renews The Last of Us TV Series for a Second Season
@Logonogo with a free PS5 upgrade. I bought TLOU 2 during the holiday sale and finally gonna start after the show hyping me up to play.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Co-Developer Studio Gobo Joins Guerrilla Games on Horizon Series
@itsfoz as a person who got the Horizon PS5 bundle I agree. I think since it's one of the rare "new IP" from Sony that they want to get more out of it.
Re: HBO's The Last of Us Teases Nick Offerman's Grizzled Take on Bill
@PegasusActual93 yea, it's not ringing a bell. Five years is a long time.
Re: HBO's The Last of Us Teases Nick Offerman's Grizzled Take on Bill
As a person who hasn't played in more than 5 years, can someone remind me about Bill's role? I've played TLOU: Part 1 fully through three times but can't for the life of me remember this guy. His name is familiar but I don't remember him playing a HUGE part in the game.
Re: Sony Could Skip PS5 Pro for PS6, Says Social Media Scuttlebutt
Maybe in another year, a PS5 Pro would be great, but with the lack of PS5's since release, many games on PS5 still being on PS4, and with their even being an argument about a FPS minimum, we certainly aren't pushing the PS5 current model to where it should.
If a PS5 Pro is released, yes, this can allow more hardware into people's homes, but even though it's been almost 3 years since release and it's been slow for people to buy them, it would be an odd thing to do and a cash grab.
Re: HBO's Show Triggers a Meteoric Rise in The Last of Us Sales
If the Push Square team can, I would love to know how TLOU P1/Remastered sales continue to be affected by the show's release. It'd be some cool data. Even if the next update would be after the season finale.
Re: Preview: Forspoken on PS5 Feels Like a Weird Tech Demo
When you say the enemies don't react to you hitting them, is it as if weak enemies don't fall back when using a powerful attack or you need to hit them multiple times for a reaction in game out of them?
How did te transition from NYC to a fantasy land go? Is it that abrupt?
Are getting collectibles/side missions done a nuisance and worth it for upgrading the skill tree and progressing the story?
Re: Ubisoft Boss Apologises for 'Ball Is in Your Court' Comment During Company-Wide Q&A
"I’m sorry this was perceived that way.".
This is not an apology. Wow. Replace this CEO. He's running the company into the ground.
Re: Poll: What PS5, PS4 Game Are You Most Looking Forward to in January 2023?
@Fight_Teza_Fight thanks dude! This will be so helpful.
Re: Round Up: The Last of Us TV Reviews Praise a Great Adaptation
@LiamCroft maybe Rotten Tomates scores can be included next time as well? It's currently sitting at 100% by critics.
Re: Poll: What PS5, PS4 Game Are You Most Looking Forward to in January 2023?
@Fight_Teza_Fight I only have a PS5. But it's currently $15 in the PS Store. Am I able to buy the PS4 version on PS5 and then upgrade it? Let me know. I've only had mine since October, so this might be something I am not aware of.
Re: Frey Faces Her Fears in Flashy Forspoken PS5 Cinematic Trailer
@Rob3008 Agreed. I prefer in-game cinematic scenes and gameplay. Yea cinematic trailers used to be cool and hyped you up years ago, but with graphics now able to compete with cinematic trailers, they aren't needed any more.
Re: 15 PS5, PS4 Predictions for 2023
I agree with Liam about Sony exclusives for 2023. Yes, there are plenty of PS5 games releasing this year, but none to the level of GOW Ragnarok. Yes, exclusives don't matter much with a year full of releases. But, Sony will need something to keep the PS5 sales running now that this year will see stock being more readily available.
My most exciting Sony "exclusive" is FFXVI and that's only a timed exclusive.
Re: Poll: What PS5, PS4 Game Are You Most Looking Forward to in January 2023?
I'm excited for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. I would get it, but I have too many games on backlog right now. I'm trying to Platinum GOW: Ragnarok, so I'll wait a bit before getting DBZ. Maybe it'll go on sale in the coming months to be nearly free by the time I make my way to it.
Re: Game of the Year: #1 - God of War Ragnarok
@mariomaster96 right! This is my only strife with the game. Otherwise, I have been immensely enjoying the game so far.
Re: Opinion: Why 2023 Will Be PS5's Biggest and Best Year Yet
As a person who finally got their hands on a PS5 in October, I am playing catch up on PS5 releases and even some PS4 ones I never got to play. However, to me, 2023 for the first h,alf seems to be a bit lacking for my taste.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Leaked Early
I've never had an interest in Fallen Order but with the sequel coming out, now I can get the opportunity to play and see how it is.
Re: Win God of War DualSense and $50 with Our Ragnarok Photo Mode Contest
@RobN Definitely more US readers on here.
Re: Random: Spanish Theme Park Announces New Ride Based on the Uncharted Movie
@KAIRU or dropping from trains
Re: Best PS Plus Games
@get2sammyb are y'all working on an easier way for switching pages or trimming down on the massive scrolling for the ranking articles? I enjoy going through them but it seems a bit much to go from the bottom to the top 10.
Re: PS Tournaments on PS5 Brings Competitive Gaming to Sony's New-Gen Console
Any word on if they will expand the games outside of the 3? Many people do play those but it can get more attention with more games being involved. Especially outside of just sports.
Re: Rumour: PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Leaked Early
If this turns out to be true, I will certainly be downloading the Mass Effect trilogy. I only got to play Mass Effect 3 but have always wanted to play the 1st and 2nd.
Re: Shocking: Sony Has Plans for PS6
@Hindenburg look back on the past decade. Sports and shooter games, specifically COD, are always holding on to the #1 spot for months after release. They even stay in the top 10 until the next iteration usually.
Re: PlayStation Says Activision Blizzard Simply Must Remain Independent
@AFCC well, Sony does benefit from the acquisition not taking place. But not only will it hurt Sony, but hurt smaller indie studios as well. With one home, Microsoft, to have the go to's for a very popular genre, there would be no need for other console/PC purchases outside of the realm of Microsoft.
Re: Report: FTC Could File an Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Xbox's Activision Buyout
@Shepherd_Tallon when two companies agree to an acquisition, it doesn't mean it'll happen that day. The agreement is to move the legal filing for acquisition. Sony not only filed antitrust, but this brought the FTC attention to it as well. The only thing I think though, as an American who has seen other large acquisitions like this take place, is that Microsoft will win depending on how they plan to manage the company. Either with only Microsoft oversight and let Activision be independent. Or if Activision is merged within Microsoft.
I assume Microsoft will change their mind about the shooter games a year after the verdict if they are approved and it will seriously hurt Sony.
Re: Need for Speed Unbound's Overly Aggressive Social Media Apologises
I'm sorry but that twitter user obviously doesn't use twitter much. Their replies are softer than many other companies. But the company also is seen as an angel compared to normal twitter users. Lighten up.
Re: Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 21
9/15. Honestly this is my highest score since! Lol!
Re: US PS5 Players Notice Much Updated Explore Page
I got my PS5 a month ago and never paid attention to the explore page. But it was very obvious to me that changes had been made. Specifically, the displaying of my trophy level.
Re: Need for Speed Unbound's PS5 Soundtrack Will Make You Feel Old
I guess y'all need to hire some younger staff. Run The Jewels is a huge duo. Danny Brown is one of the best lyricists on the list. Tropkillaz and Medusa are good artists too! This is a nice soundtrack!
Re: PS5 Shipments Reach 25 Million, But Still Well Short of Yearly Target
@KidBoruto Thank! I'm excited to have gotten my hands on one. The games I have is God of War(literally just finished a few days ago and working on 100% for all of the realms), Horizon: Forbidden West, and other PS+ games such as Spiderman and Miles Morales. I've only has my PS5 for less than a month right now though. I am gonna begin God of War Ragnarok this weekend.
Thanks! Yea I've only watched HxH and haven't read the manga.
Re: PS5 Shipments Reach 25 Million, But Still Well Short of Yearly Target
I am unsure if this is possible. I live in a major city in the US and yet obtained a PS5 during a visit to Brazil and even they had a shortage where I coincidentally and luckily found one in stock.
Re: Win a PS5 and More by Beating God of War
I started playing God of War last week and have about 1.5 weeks to be able to enter. I'm a completionist and trophy hunter, so we will see if I can do all of this by then.
Re: PS5 Firmware Update Makes Massive User Interface Improvements
I bought my PS5 bundles 2 weeks ago and these features were already included. I had no idea this was something that hadn't been fully released yet.
Re: DualSense Edge PS5 Controller Is Coming Soon, and It's Pricey
Honestly, you could get nearly 3 Dual Sense controllers for this price. I think I'm good on this. With me being the only person that plays my PS5 I'm sure my controller will be good for 2 years minimum for just 1 controller.
Re: Bet Against Rivals, Outrun the Cops in Need for Speed Unbound PS5 Gameplay Trailer
I haven't played a NFS game since Most Wanted. This isn't a day one for me but I'm gonna get it during a dry season.
Re: Adult Gohan, Gotenks, and Kid Buu Join the Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster
Finally, Kid Buu!