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@DennisReynolds
This is a great statement. I was playing a bit earlier and we all agreed we gave Helldivers more money because they were not being greedy. It's that simple.

@AdamNovice
Don't you worry about those. All will be revealed (hint hint) soon enough.

@Deadlyblack
It is. I tend to not care much about multiplayer games, but this one had a very interesting premise that got me to try it and now I'm hooked. To further illustrate, I had Rebirth installed on my PS5 since launch day, but have not touched it, which is something I didn't think would be possible.

I love how this game gets better and better every day, partially stealthy.

@Mortal
Exactly this.

@Ravensbane
I like them both, but I don't usually run with a support weapon.

@Tecinthebrain
If you do that, you'd also have to sue all the automobile manufacturers and any other company that makes planned absolescence a centerpiece of their business model.

@LifeGirl
It seems related to me.

This acquisition truly does make sense as Gearbox and 2K have had a very long and fruitful partnership. With the exception of Bungie*, which was probably a knee-jerk reaction to all the destruction Microsoft was causing, this is how PlayStation has always done its acquisitions because it's just generally a good idea to build a relationship and cultivate talent over years before making the purchase.

@nessisonett
Leaving the EU and isolating itself was a super dumb decision.

@get2sammyb
I think you mean "Company of Heroes" games. They also made the excellent Warhammer 40K Dawn of War game, its mediocre sequel, and capped off the trilogy with an ultra stinker.

I'll give Immortals of Aveum a try. Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media (and formerly of IGN) speaks highly of the game and says it's better than people think.

Marvel free-to-play Overwatch. Definitely not for me.

This is a bit misleading. The majority of Xbox's "first party" games come from Bethesda and ABK which would have released on PlayStation without Microsoft's meddling. Those games coming to PlayStation (eventually) is the status quo, not Microsoft being generous or anything altruistic like that.

<insert Morgan Freeman "He's right, you know" GIF here>

An incredible game that just keeps getting better.

@Luigia
Alas, I am in the U.S. I did see them available on the U.S. PlayStation Direct store once, but I was not fast enough.

I still want to buy a Portal, but that will only happen when they are readily available.

This is what I have been waiting for. Now it's time to dive in.

@MomsSpaghetti
Aye. I'm hating that. The voice keeps changing to default, too.

I've been playing this game as much as I can. I really like it. The game is fun and it's generous. To give you an idea of how hooked I am. I've had Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth sitting unplayed on my PS5, which is a travesty because I have been looking forward to that game ever since Remake came out.

@Mortal How nice of them to let you pay for the privilege to be grossly overcharged!

I like the yellow and black Helldivers 2 shirt, but to ship to Ohio, USA, shipping costs are either $15 or $51, which is a lot for a $26 (+ tax) shirt. No thank you.

I maintain the incredible digital-only twin pack had something to do with this. Another commenter mentioned the deal wasn't as good in Japan as it was elsewhere, but it was still a deal.

"...in the United States, Alaska, and Hawaii."
What strange phrasing. Alaska and Hawaii are part of the United States, but are not part of the CONTIGUOUS United States.

People do it to themselves. $20 Call of Duty gun skins and other ~$20 "micro" transactions exist because clowns waste their money on them.

@HonestHick
Honestly is the best policy. At the end of the day, you have to see for yourself sometimes.

Outside of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI is my favorite in the series. I really enjoyed it

A game that is fair and reasonably priced like Helldivers 2 I have no problem throwing money at. The game is very generous, so I hope that generosity leads the game to be really financially successful, which will encourage alternatives to $20 Call of Duty skins and other nonsense like that.

Congratulations to Arrowhead and Sony. PlayStation is on fire right now. So many great games are on the platform already and many more on the way.

Certainly the digital-only twin pack, which was a fantastic deal, is the real culprit here. No cause for concern at all.

@jedinite Many comments were made before the article was updated with amended information. I still stand by my comment, though. The games are currently and for the foreseeable future only on PlayStation as far as consoles go with Rebirth and Remake being completely exclusive to PlayStation until they release(d) on PC. The main point of my comment is Sony needs to counter Xbox's seismic (and seismically damaging) moves. That remains true.

Good for Sony and Square-Enix. With Microsoft buying up everything, Sony needs to secure more exclusives and studios to fight back.

Fake for now. It's inevitable.

This seems like a great patch. I can finally use the flamethrower again without feeling like a hindrance to my team. I also like the 120mm and 380mm orbital bombardments, but they were almost useless before. Now, they will be much better!

At the higher difficulties, there are some (toxic/dumb) players who will kick you if you don't pick specific strategems. It's better if all the strategems are equally viable, so you can play with what you want and still succeed.

I have lost too much sleep from this game. I almost have all the strategems unlocked, so totally worth it... maybe.

An option for "my expectations are unrealistic, so I'll never be pleased" should be added to the poll. Lots of people would have to select that option if they were being honest.

I can foresee Helldivers 2 among my most played games ever. It'll take a while, but it's catching up quickly. It's already 3/4 the way to being my most played game on PlayStation, but it has a long way to go before dethroning Persona 5.

World of Warcraft is so high up there, I think it's untouchable. It's followed by Heroes of the Storm and Destiny 2. Destiny 2 I can see being usurped, especially if I forego the final expansion as I am planning to do.

@PsBoxSwitchOwner
It was in the Extra catalog, not one of the monthly Essential games.

@Colour
They need to put a ring on Arrowhead's finger before looking anywhere else. Arrowhead and Sony have worked together a long time and Arrowhead is clearly able to make the kind of games Sony needs in their stable. The studio is small, so should not be expensive, either.

What a good idea to partner with the company that freed them from the tyranny of Bobby Kotick by buying them for their IP and laying off the workers. Sounds "smart!"

I don't care for survival games, but the setting is super cool.

Good for Saber Interactive being freed from Embracer. I hope ends up being positive for Space Marine 2.

Sweet line up. Destiny 2 continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. Sifu looks interesting enough I'll try it.

Awful news. I am also surprised Guerilla is much smaller than I thought before the layoffs considering they both develop Sony's main engine and develop games.

@itsfoz
Somebody missed the memo about Game Pass's business model being "value destructive" according to multiple major gaming CEOs (and anyone who didn't sleep through economics classes).

@Amnesiac

Haha. You sure said it.

NOOOOOOO! I need more Twisted Metal!!!

This is truly awful. If Sony does move forward acquiring Arrowhead, which they absolutely need to do, the optics of the situation would be even worse.

I suspect a lot of these industry layoffs are a result of the ever-increasing costs to develop games and the "value-destructive" practices of Game Pass (as quoted by numerous major gaming CEOs, but also is completely obvious) and, to a lesser degree, similar services.

@DNortonX with the Portal, you carry around one device instead of two and/or don't tie up your phone. Quality.