Been playing Sniper Elite 4 on extra after 5 was announced. What a hidden gem that I probably never would have bothered with if it wasnt on the service. Looking forward to 5.
The only new AAA games I've ever bought digitally have been Last of Us 2 and Elden Ring. Everything else I buy physical and sell on, if I like it enough I'll get digital down the line at a reduced price. It's the only way I can financially justify purchasing new games.
Really like the show as a whole. Though some moments, specifically the 'and I damn sure ain't your father' scene, have felt a bit unearned. As good as the Bill episode was, it took a lot of character development time from Joel and Ellie. Great show overall though.
Wasn't too fussed until the reviews came in. Only problem is.... Oh no! I don't have a backlog. Just some games I haven't played yet, inanimate objects that hold no sway over fate and won't determine what I do next. Schmacklog. WO LONG NEXT (in a few weeks after some patches).
@Cikajovazmaj That's a very interesting idea, base awards on the aspects unique and important to games. Though I would expect Elden Ring to win all of those categories and Ragnarok would take the highest animation budget. 😂
@Cikajovazmaj It is literally the game of the year. Most talked about, one of the highest selling and critically adored. It deserves it. God of War does a few things just as well or even better, especially technically , but Elden captured the elusive zeitgeist.
@thefourfoldroot1 They did stop somewhat short of giving characters outright blatant superpowers. The more outlandish combat stuff in 7 was justified by Ichiban's perspective. Let's see if they can walk that tonal line without Nagoshi-San.
If this was Black Flag by another name with a bit of refinement it'd be my most anticipated game by miles. Live service multiplayer loot grinder with no narrative? Not interested.
I feel a bit like the whole racist / right wing categorisation of negative reactions is becoming a bit of a smokescreen for sub-par products. The demo was underwhelming, but if it gets good reviews, I'm definitely interested.
@Max_the_German I just meant that GOW is a more than valid choice for playstation focused gaming. In the wider sphere of games, Elden Ring is pretty indisputable.
I think for a playstation dedicated site and the kind of games playstation gamers like, then Ragnorok is the right choice. Elden Ring is The Game of 2022 though.
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Re: Final Fantasy 16 Sales Have Been 'Fine', Nothing More, Nothing Less
Fine... Nothing more, nothing less. Exactly how I would describe the game itself.
Re: Open World RPG Crimson Desert Looks Borderline Unbelievable in Gameplay Blowout
No desert. 0/10
Re: Is This Parody? Tom Holland, Chris Pratt Allegedly Lined Up for Jak & Daxter Movie
This seems a very normal 2023 occurrence.
Re: 18 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Been playing Sniper Elite 4 on extra after 5 was announced. What a hidden gem that I probably never would have bothered with if it wasnt on the service. Looking forward to 5.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 16 Booted from the Top While God of War Ragnarok Climbs
@Markatron84 I think they're quite popular with wrestling fans in the UK. Got a wembley stadium show coming up.
Re: Here's Why You Need to Tune in to Ubisoft's E3-Style Livestream
A nice PS5 patch for the ten year anniversary of Ass Creed: Blag Flag, please.
Re: Alan Wake 2 Is a Digital-Only Release, $60 on PS5
The only new AAA games I've ever bought digitally have been Last of Us 2 and Elden Ring. Everything else I buy physical and sell on, if I like it enough I'll get digital down the line at a reduced price. It's the only way I can financially justify purchasing new games.
Re: Final Fantasy 16 Really Wants You to Know Its Action Combat Can Be Made Easy
I love these medieval looking environments.
Re: Soapbox: PS Plus Might Be Gaming's Best Subscription Service Now
It's a good service but Gamepass easily surpasses it with those day one additions and deeper back catalogue.
Re: Forspoken Wants to Remind You It's Getting a Big Prequel DLC This Month
@Jayslow That Far Cry 6 style
Re: Elden Ring Dev's Next Big Thing Armored Core 6 Targets PS5, PS4 on 25th August
The environmental artists deserved a break after Elden Ring.
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC Is Getting Review Bombed on PS5
What about the earth threatening impending doom! All I see are articles about the gay stuff. Is it worth getting for actual plot advancement?
Re: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (PS5) - A Lovecraftian Mystery Recreated for a New Era
Love this series. Glad to read such a positive review.
Re: Resident Evil 4's Ada Wong Responds to Social Media Abuse
@Nepp67 A perfect example being Chris Judge as Kratos.
Re: Sci-Fi Incarceration Sim Space Prison Locks Up PS5 Release
I like the idea of turn based brawling. Anyone remember Hybrid Heaven on N64?
Re: Hateful Comments Prompt Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong to Nuke Instagram Account
@ATaco.... bad acting. 🤷♂️
Re: Saints Row Outlines Three Expansions, Three Major Updates Through August 2023
I feel like I'm going to buy this in a few years for around £3.50 on the ps store.
Re: Poll: What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Shadow of Rome!
Re: System Shock Remake Gets Hit with Delay, SHODAN Vows Revenge Post 30th May
Nightdive did amazing work on Shadowman last year, look forward to trying this.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Launch Sales Outshine Everything in Europe
A sure sign that the world is landing on the side of sanity. 🙏
Re: Sherlock Holmes Remake Solves Cthulhu Tinged Case from 11th April
Love these games. Janky as anything but a lot of fun with engaging detective machanics.
Re: TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 8 - Streamlining Hollows Out Iconic Moments
Really like the show as a whole. Though some moments, specifically the 'and I damn sure ain't your father' scene, have felt a bit unearned. As good as the Bill episode was, it took a lot of character development time from Joel and Ellie. Great show overall though.
Re: Get Your Best Look Yet at Survival Horror Fishing Game Dredge on PS5, PS4
Whyd yer spill yer beans Khayle? Whyd yer spill yer beans.....
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
Wasn't too fussed until the reviews came in. Only problem is.... Oh no! I don't have a backlog. Just some games I haven't played yet, inanimate objects that hold no sway over fate and won't determine what I do next. Schmacklog. WO LONG NEXT (in a few weeks after some patches).
Re: God of War Ragnarok Cleans Up at DICE Awards, Elden Ring Takes Game of the Year
@Cikajovazmaj That's a very interesting idea, base awards on the aspects unique and important to games. Though I would expect Elden Ring to win all of those categories and Ragnarok would take the highest animation budget. 😂
Re: God of War Ragnarok Cleans Up at DICE Awards, Elden Ring Takes Game of the Year
@Cikajovazmaj It is literally the game of the year. Most talked about, one of the highest selling and critically adored. It deserves it. God of War does a few things just as well or even better, especially technically , but Elden captured the elusive zeitgeist.
Re: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looking Ship-Shape in IGN First Preview Gameplay
First one was just far less good Sekiro with ponchos for me. Combine that with Disney induced indifference to Star Wars and... Meh.
Re: Hogwarts Legacy (PS5) - A Harry Potter Dream Come True
Removed
Re: Dead Island 2's FLESH System Allows for Procedurally Generated Mayhem
"When I first saw Robocop it changed my life." Me too, bald developer dude, me too.
This game is looking like an absolute blast of fun after the snoozefest of Dying Light 2.
Re: WWE 2K23 Uncages WarGames in Dramatic New PS5, PS4 Trailer
@nedbvai last I read it was due to trying for a T rating instead of M in the US. Which is kinda funny as all their fans seem to be in their 30's.
Re: WWE 2K23 Uncages WarGames in Dramatic New PS5, PS4 Trailer
Cody in this before the AEW game even has a release date. Wow.
Re: The Last of Us HBO Gets More Viewers Than Ever for Second Week in a Row
Game story was more interesting. This was nice and well acted though.
Re: Life Is Strange Dev Will Take You on a Trip to the 90s in New Game
Just make Vampyr 2 you nerds!
Re: Fans Seem Split on Like a Dragon: Ishin's New Combat as Cards Star in Latest Trailer
@thefourfoldroot1 They did stop somewhat short of giving characters outright blatant superpowers. The more outlandish combat stuff in 7 was justified by Ichiban's perspective. Let's see if they can walk that tonal line without Nagoshi-San.
Re: You Can't See Him, But John Cena Confirms WWE 2K23 for March 2023
The true test of any great actor is whether they can look like they're actually playing a video game. 😂
Re: Round Up: Forspoken's Divided Reviews Make for Some Rough Reading
@Tsushima Good call Kyodai!
Re: Skull and Bones Currently Unavailable to Pre-Order via PS Store, Refunds Issued
If this was Black Flag by another name with a bit of refinement it'd be my most anticipated game by miles. Live service multiplayer loot grinder with no narrative? Not interested.
Re: Bruce Straley Wasn't Credited in HBO's The Last of Us, Calls for Unionization
He should get 'created by' credit with Druckmann. Other than that, the property belongs to Sony. If he wanted to get paid... he should have stayed.
Re: Forspoken Continues to Divide Opinion Following PS5 Demo
I feel a bit like the whole racist / right wing categorisation of negative reactions is becoming a bit of a smokescreen for sub-par products. The demo was underwhelming, but if it gets good reviews, I'm definitely interested.
Re: Round Up: The Last of Us TV Reviews Praise a Great Adaptation
@Type_Trubbish 😂
Re: Frey Faces Her Fears in Flashy Forspoken PS5 Cinematic Trailer
@nomither6 😂
Re: Frey Faces Her Fears in Flashy Forspoken PS5 Cinematic Trailer
Holy f**k s**t. It's f**King Frey from Forf**kingsaken. F**k me sideways.
Re: Videogamedunkey's Indie Publishing Label Bigmode Announces First Game
Hopefully it makes you feel like a well.
Re: Rumour: Sci-Fi RPG from Sony Supposedly Leaked
Awesome. Hope we hear more soon. Could this be a sort of counter programming to Star field?
Re: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Looks Like a PS5, PS4 Dark Horse This Packed 2023
This was confusing as heck until I realised it was a different thing to Wu Chang: Fallen Feathers
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite God of War Ragnarok Weapon?
@Azex I too like the axe
Re: Game of the Year: #2 - Elden Ring
@dark_knightmare2 Exactly! Even if you did just make that up. 😂
Re: Game of the Year: #2 - Elden Ring
@Max_the_German I just meant that GOW is a more than valid choice for playstation focused gaming. In the wider sphere of games, Elden Ring is pretty indisputable.
Re: Game of the Year: #2 - Elden Ring
I think for a playstation dedicated site and the kind of games playstation gamers like, then Ragnorok is the right choice. Elden Ring is The Game of 2022 though.
Re: Game of the Year: Khayl's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2022
@rockodoodle Hope you enjoy it. It has a bit of a steep learning curve, but once you're over it it's really an awesome game.