I guess the streaming is a nice feature but they add far too few classic games. I think I've used the feature twice when bored since the service launched.
Guess I'll maintain what I have until it expires and drop down to essentials once it's up.
I hope this is good, but the PvP aspects of Destiny are, honestly, not very good or well supported.
For an 'ultimate live service game' I'd expect frequent updates and changes in a large scale to the game like Fortnite etc. Destiny has had, what, 1 new multiplayer map in like 3 years.
And don't get me started on Gambit. A mode I actually quite enjoy.
Hopefully being a new IP itll get loads of support and content from the get go
The new sackboy game was a clone of a 10 year old game that had its heyday. I'm not sure how anyone greenlit that thing.
I'm all for chasing mobile trends since that's what the market does, but at least copy a recent trend or make it a quality game. There's a level of polish and depth I expect from the Sony IPs, not a cheap knock off with 10 minutes of value.
@Jaz007 They could expand it pretty nicely, College (like RPD) then Church/Underground Lab then China section. They could reduce the China section to be similar to the action focused island part of Re4r and the game would have an overall good balance like classic RE games.
Re5 is probably my favorite game ever. It needs a remake/overhaul though to give it a more open feel like re4r. They should tone up the darkness in the areas after the town and really expand on them/rework them entirely.
I'd love for 6 to get a remake, but it should be remade into multiple games. Leon's campaign is actually a good setting for a RE game like everything post revelations 2. It should be expanded to a game of its own.
Lol I bet Sony is thrilled a company is telling them to reduce an important engagement metric. Not that many people actually have 100 friends they regularly play with but still
I'm ready for their next game. I bought it day 1 but never really played it past that time.
Really looking forward to what they do next, I love LBP1 and 2 as well as Tearaway.
I hope to see them return to LBP, been playing through Sackboy since it launched on Plus and man did Sony mess up marketing on that one, I had no idea it was the game it is, I love it and would have bought it in a heartbeat had I seen a meaningful ad that actually showed me what it was.
I've been a big Destiny advocate on this forum, but Lightfall sucked. It was a rush filled expansion with so many reused assets and lack of meaningful content considering the cost.
The story is horrendous, post campaign if gets a bit better, but it's awful for any new or returning player.
They made some fantastic QoL changes but also some terrible changes to various other things like lost sectors, etc.
I still heavily enjoy the game but this was a massive blunder when the community outlook was at an all time high from the amazing year of Witch Queen.
@rjejr Yeah try to follow the quests in your inventory - you may need to Google some of them if you're confused.
The story doesn't make sense even if you played D1. There's so much that was packed into seasons or lore tabs that aren't there anymore. It's best to watch a video on it if you're interested.
The game is much much better if you have a group of friends to join up with. The best content is the raids, nightfalls and doing the other activities as a group.
Witch queen has a fun and engaging story, with actual story missions that can be enjoyed solo, however, it's not a 60$ solo game. It's a fun 6 hour bonus to the game.
I'll pay the 100$ but only cause it's my main game with friends. I think it's too steep, for an expansion in a game already containing a micro transaction store.
@Darude84 The game is bad at onboarding new players.
It's something they're actively addressing in Light fall though with Guardian Ranks.
The biggest problem is they have removed the first two years of story content for the game, the main campaigns that actually had some story to help onboard new players and get them geared up. So new players are lost in lore and unless you buy Witch Queen, don't have any good story content to do.
Beyond Light is now free with PS+ which helps a bit, but that story isn't very good.
Didn't like Kathleen at all. I find it hard to believe this big bad resistance would follow her. Nothing about her is inspiring, intelligent, threatening or menacing. Her voice is too calm and chill. Soccer mom was a good way to put it lol.
Really didn't like the acting/casting for Kathleen. Maybe we just didn't get enough backstory but she wasn't even remotely inspiring, why would anyone follow her lead?
Also the acting felt very awkward and stiff. The rest of the cast has been phenomenal so feel like a huge miss on the one that stands out.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bikini Bottom remake, and never played the original. Might give this a go during a sale!
I love these old school style games that focus on some fun mindless pickup gameplay when I only have a short burst of time, vs the demands of many AAA games of today.
Loved it. Didn't expect that direction and it worked really well as a vignette of what life is like for some during the events.
This is what I hope for Factions game and it's seasonal stories, if they pursue this live service story approach.
However, those hiking paths are WAY too worn down for something that's supposed to rarely be traveled. Weird complaint I know, but first thing I noticed lol.
@TheCollector316 This seasons activities seem to adjust the brain dead difficulty by locking you 5 power under and upping the add density.
It's actually a decent challenge and all the seasonal activities are fun (unlike the other 3 seasons this year) - if you already own the season I'd give it a try.
@Mostik The grind is still really bad. I jumped back in at WQ. I've found I have the most fun if I don't worry about finishing everything and just hop in with my clan for the activities I enjoy doing and ignoring what I don't.
I really wish the pinnacle grind would change. I only enjoy high difficulty content and it sucks having to grind low level stuff again just to replay the same endgame stuff I was able to do a week ago.
Hitting submit survey on Android phone didn't seem to work (on the webpage plugin), it went through the whole survey fine but didn't give me any confirmation when I clicked submit survey. And I mashed the button and still nothing.
I assume they can say no more sunset cause they know it’s a matter of time before they have to move to a new game. Unless they just stop supporting expansions/seasons on PS4.
Overall really good showcase. Can’t wait for in game loadouts.
@Darude84 Demons Souls gets better. If you grab some of the 4-1 gear right away (YouTube guide for Crescent Fachion +1, Adjudicators Shield, Refenerators Ring) it makes the game very manageable but still a challenge.
Also there’s a very active discord that gives away items and help with levels/bosses.
@Flaming_Kaiser have you looked at the list?? There’s like barely any PS2/1 games available. The consoles that had games pumped out like crazy, and there’s so few and the ones that are there are kinda crap.
Sony just needs to up its Subscription game. I recently subbed and I like it, but man, the classics tier is utter garbage. Should be one tier and that’s it.
I’m an avid and well educated gamer and I get confused all the time which tier is which. I can’t imagine how confused casuals are.
It’s interesting reading comments on how broadcasters spoke 25 years ago in the UK vs now. If anyone has a YouTube video about that please reply with it! I’d be interesting in hearing more! When I watch old US shows it’s basically the same as now haha
There’s a sizeable portion of the public that only plays/buys consoles for COD.
However, as MS pushes Gamepass and remote play, it may not lead to as many Xbox console sales versus just subs to Gamepass. Although if these subs are the future that’s bad news for Sony.
Stupid Sony abandoning PS AllStars too early. Could have been a fantastic live service games in early PS4 days with DLC fighters tying into new games by Sony or 3rd party studios.
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Re: PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
I already questioned my Extra membership.
I guess the streaming is a nice feature but they add far too few classic games. I think I've used the feature twice when bored since the service launched.
Guess I'll maintain what I have until it expires and drop down to essentials once it's up.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Larian Studios Has No Interest in Being Acquired
I wish Sony would just so we have ONE Western RPG developer locked on our systems. Stupid MS buying the rest.
Re: TV Show Review: Twisted Metal - Car Crash Entertainment
Honestly, this show will fail mainly due to launching on Peacock.
Who has peacock?? And this isn't TLOU level of great to draw in subscriptions.
If it was on something most people had already like Netflix it probably would have done OK. Can't see it faring well on here.
Re: Sonic Superstars Info Incoming as Game Informer Reveals Latest Cover Story
Surprised to see Game Informer is still relevant. Still have a pile of magazines from 10+ years ago sitting in a box somewhere haha
Re: Rumour: Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Canned by Ubisoft
I want Ubi to give me the Rayman 3 remaster on PS4!!
Also Raman Arena would be quite fun too.
Re: Bungie's PS5 Marathon Reboot Recruits Top Halo Infinite Talent
I hope this is good, but the PvP aspects of Destiny are, honestly, not very good or well supported.
For an 'ultimate live service game' I'd expect frequent updates and changes in a large scale to the game like Fortnite etc. Destiny has had, what, 1 new multiplayer map in like 3 years.
And don't get me started on Gambit. A mode I actually quite enjoy.
Hopefully being a new IP itll get loads of support and content from the get go
Re: Site News: Where's Our Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Review?
Similar sentiment as others.
This type of game screams F2P and I can't see it catching on without adopting that model.
There is just too much out there already for people to drop 70$ on an online multiplayer game, especially one that's a new franchise.
Re: Ex-Apple Exec Tasked with Spearheading PlayStation's Mobile Gaming Division Has Already Left
Sony Mobile output has been so bad.
The new sackboy game was a clone of a 10 year old game that had its heyday. I'm not sure how anyone greenlit that thing.
I'm all for chasing mobile trends since that's what the market does, but at least copy a recent trend or make it a quality game. There's a level of polish and depth I expect from the Sony IPs, not a cheap knock off with 10 minutes of value.
Re: Want More Resident Evil Remakes? Tell Capcom Which Ones in Official Survey
@Jaz007 They could expand it pretty nicely, College (like RPD) then Church/Underground Lab then China section. They could reduce the China section to be similar to the action focused island part of Re4r and the game would have an overall good balance like classic RE games.
Re: Want More Resident Evil Remakes? Tell Capcom Which Ones in Official Survey
Re5 is probably my favorite game ever. It needs a remake/overhaul though to give it a more open feel like re4r. They should tone up the darkness in the areas after the town and really expand on them/rework them entirely.
I'd love for 6 to get a remake, but it should be remade into multiple games. Leon's campaign is actually a good setting for a RE game like everything post revelations 2. It should be expanded to a game of its own.
Re: Feature: Take Part in the PlayStation Showcase Predictions Quiz
I'll be in the camp alone hoping Playstation All Stars 2 is announced.
Re: Random: FIFA 23 PS5 May Break if You Have Too Many Friends
Lol I bet Sony is thrilled a company is telling them to reduce an important engagement metric. Not that many people actually have 100 friends they regularly play with but still
Re: Poll: What's the Best PlayStation Startup Sequence?
Love PS3's ribbon startup and theme.
Need a poll for best menu/User interface!
Re: Oh No, the Bloodborne Remake Rumours Have Returned
I love the thumbnail lol
Re: Despite Being Bought by Sony, Bungie Increases Destiny 2's Season Pass Pricing
Eh it would happen eventually. Just a bad look after how awful the latest expansion and season was.
Season of the Deep needs to knock it out of the park.
Re: Media Molecule to Cease Live Service for Dreams, Now Working on a New Project
I'm ready for their next game. I bought it day 1 but never really played it past that time.
Really looking forward to what they do next, I love LBP1 and 2 as well as Tearaway.
I hope to see them return to LBP, been playing through Sackboy since it launched on Plus and man did Sony mess up marketing on that one, I had no idea it was the game it is, I love it and would have bought it in a heartbeat had I seen a meaningful ad that actually showed me what it was.
Re: Destiny 2's Root of Nightmares Raid Cleared, World First Crowned
One of my favorite raids, fun mechanics and beautiful encounters. Plus the traversal between encounters is a lot of fun.
Our clan didn't get a contest mode win about 16 hours trying to beat it and couldn't get past the final boss.
It may have been done in 2.5 hours, but it was by no means easy!!
Although when contest mode ended we beat the final boss on the first try easily, so it may end up being on the easier/faster side as far as raids go!
Re: Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS5) - A Brilliant Yet Disappointing Set-Up
I've been a big Destiny advocate on this forum, but Lightfall sucked. It was a rush filled expansion with so many reused assets and lack of meaningful content considering the cost.
The story is horrendous, post campaign if gets a bit better, but it's awful for any new or returning player.
They made some fantastic QoL changes but also some terrible changes to various other things like lost sectors, etc.
I still heavily enjoy the game but this was a massive blunder when the community outlook was at an all time high from the amazing year of Witch Queen.
Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
@rjejr Yeah try to follow the quests in your inventory - you may need to Google some of them if you're confused.
The story doesn't make sense even if you played D1. There's so much that was packed into seasons or lore tabs that aren't there anymore. It's best to watch a video on it if you're interested.
The game is much much better if you have a group of friends to join up with. The best content is the raids, nightfalls and doing the other activities as a group.
Witch queen has a fun and engaging story, with actual story missions that can be enjoyed solo, however, it's not a 60$ solo game. It's a fun 6 hour bonus to the game.
Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
I'll pay the 100$ but only cause it's my main game with friends. I think it's too steep, for an expansion in a game already containing a micro transaction store.
I really just want haptic feedback support
Re: The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
@Darude84 The game is bad at onboarding new players.
It's something they're actively addressing in Light fall though with Guardian Ranks.
The biggest problem is they have removed the first two years of story content for the game, the main campaigns that actually had some story to help onboard new players and get them geared up. So new players are lost in lore and unless you buy Witch Queen, don't have any good story content to do.
Beyond Light is now free with PS+ which helps a bit, but that story isn't very good.
Re: Feature: Exploring Taiwan's Underground Gaming Scene
Loved this feature! Would love to see more varied content like this on the 'off days' or weekends.
Re: TV Show Review: The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 5 - Clicker Chaos Reigns Supreme
Didn't like Kathleen at all. I find it hard to believe this big bad resistance would follow her. Nothing about her is inspiring, intelligent, threatening or menacing. Her voice is too calm and chill. Soccer mom was a good way to put it lol.
Re: Poll: Did You Love The Last of Us - Episode 5?
Really didn't like the acting/casting for Kathleen. Maybe we just didn't get enough backstory but she wasn't even remotely inspiring, why would anyone follow her lead?
Also the acting felt very awkward and stiff. The rest of the cast has been phenomenal so feel like a huge miss on the one that stands out.
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (PS4) - Old School Platformer Is One for the Fans
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bikini Bottom remake, and never played the original. Might give this a go during a sale!
I love these old school style games that focus on some fun mindless pickup gameplay when I only have a short burst of time, vs the demands of many AAA games of today.
Re: Poll: Was The Last of Us - Episode 3 the Best One Yet?
Loved it. Didn't expect that direction and it worked really well as a vignette of what life is like for some during the events.
This is what I hope for Factions game and it's seasonal stories, if they pursue this live service story approach.
However, those hiking paths are WAY too worn down for something that's supposed to rarely be traveled. Weird complaint I know, but first thing I noticed lol.
Re: Destiny 2: Lightfall Will Take Guardians to a Neon City on Neptune
@TheCollector316 This seasons activities seem to adjust the brain dead difficulty by locking you 5 power under and upping the add density.
It's actually a decent challenge and all the seasonal activities are fun (unlike the other 3 seasons this year) - if you already own the season I'd give it a try.
Re: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom Share First Glimpse of Gran Turismo Movie
Where's Sharlto Copley?
This dude needs to get back to alien movies. Wish Disney would pick back up his Alien 5 concept.
Re: Toy Story 2 Is 2022's Most Played PS1 Classic on PS Plus Premium
LOL this was the only Premium title I think I played. Loved this game as a kid and was the main driver for my sub since my PS3 still works.
Really hoping for more PS1/2 games added next year. Busting out the old PS2 scares me.
Re: Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph Is Out Today on PS5, PS4
@Mostik The grind is still really bad. I jumped back in at WQ. I've found I have the most fun if I don't worry about finishing everything and just hop in with my clan for the activities I enjoy doing and ignoring what I don't.
I really wish the pinnacle grind would change. I only enjoy high difficulty content and it sucks having to grind low level stuff again just to replay the same endgame stuff I was able to do a week ago.
Re: Site News: Would You Kindly Fill in Our Reader Survey?
Hitting submit survey on Android phone didn't seem to work (on the webpage plugin), it went through the whole survey fine but didn't give me any confirmation when I clicked submit survey. And I mashed the button and still nothing.
Re: God of War Ragnarok Director Would Love to Work on Castlevania Next
Lord's of Shadow was AMAZING, I'd love some more games in that vein.
Re: Next Destiny 2 DLC Lightfall Out 28th February 2023
I assume they can say no more sunset cause they know it’s a matter of time before they have to move to a new game. Unless they just stop supporting expansions/seasons on PS4.
Overall really good showcase. Can’t wait for in game loadouts.
Re: Devolver Debunks Ludicrous Rumour Claiming Sony Paid to Keep Cult of the Lamb Off Xbox Game Pass
Let’s all start a rumor that Sony is making PS All Stars 2. Maybe it’ll come true then.
Re: Elden Ring Sells 16.6 Million Copies in Just Four Months
@Darude84 Demons Souls gets better. If you grab some of the 4-1 gear right away (YouTube guide for Crescent Fachion +1, Adjudicators Shield, Refenerators Ring) it makes the game very manageable but still a challenge.
Also there’s a very active discord that gives away items and help with levels/bosses.
Re: All-Time Low Prices in New PS Store Bethesda Sale
Which dishonored games should I try? Never played them before
Re: Microsoft Accuses Sony of Paying to Block Games from Xbox Game Pass
@Flaming_Kaiser have you looked at the list?? There’s like barely any PS2/1 games available. The consoles that had games pumped out like crazy, and there’s so few and the ones that are there are kinda crap.
Re: Microsoft Accuses Sony of Paying to Block Games from Xbox Game Pass
Sony just needs to up its Subscription game. I recently subbed and I like it, but man, the classics tier is utter garbage. Should be one tier and that’s it.
I’m an avid and well educated gamer and I get confused all the time which tier is which. I can’t imagine how confused casuals are.
Re: Microsoft Accuses Sony of Paying to Block Games from Xbox Game Pass
Block fees? Isn’t that the same as timed exclusivity rights both have been doing for ages.
Re: Random: Can Sony Topple SEGA and Nintendo? Classic BBC Report Investigates
I love hearing Sega pronounced as Seger haha
It’s interesting reading comments on how broadcasters spoke 25 years ago in the UK vs now. If anyone has a YouTube video about that please reply with it! I’d be interesting in hearing more! When I watch old US shows it’s basically the same as now haha
Re: Sony Sounds Shook by Xbox's Activision Buyout, Says Call of Duty Has No Rival
There’s a sizeable portion of the public that only plays/buys consoles for COD.
However, as MS pushes Gamepass and remote play, it may not lead to as many Xbox console sales versus just subs to Gamepass. Although if these subs are the future that’s bad news for Sony.
Re: MultiVersus Is the Biggest Fighting Game on the Planet Right Now
Stupid Sony abandoning PS AllStars too early. Could have been a fantastic live service games in early PS4 days with DLC fighters tying into new games by Sony or 3rd party studios.
Re: Rumour: Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Hit with Huge Delay
They’ll probably give it to insomniac
Re: MultiVersus (PS5) - A Worthy Super Smash Bros Rival with Much More to Come
I wish Sony did this with PS All Stars - I really think they could of had a huge success on their hands with that.
Looking forward to digging into this one tho!
Re: Lady Dimitrescu Gameplay Shown in New Resident Evil Village Trailer
Maybe this will finally nab me that merc trophy I need for the platinum
Re: Ubisoft Bins Four Games, Including Free-to-Play Ghost Recon Frontline
Hopefully one of those wasn’t Rayman 3 HD rerelease on PS5
Re: Big Destiny 2 Showcase Coming Next Month, Will Reveal What's Next
Picked this up again at WQ launch and it’s a blast compared to vanilla.
Hoping for some large scale changes to the overall sandbox coming up though as some of the content is really showing it’s age compared to other modes.
Re: Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Will be Re-Released Next Week, on 20th July, for PS5, PS4
Loved the first one on GameCube and this never launched on it. Cant wait!
Re: Pac-Man World Re-Pac Brings the PS1 Platformer Back with PS5, PS4 Remake
PAC Man World 2 was one of my favorite games as a kid!! Hope they remaster that one!
I went back to play it a few years ago and it could use some control updates! Haha
Re: Sony Studio Firesprite Lets Colossal Liverpool Office
@Octane my first through was ‘let’s them go’ or something to that extent too hahaha.