ThorsHammer

"The galaxy was theirs for the taking..."
That line aged well, huh?

@get2sammyb yep I think you hit the nail on the head, Vita needed games made or ported from scratch, Steam Deck would inherit my 150+ games in my library, same with Switch being hybird, they found a model to make it feasible in modern times...so why not make one.

Hell yes, and I think it's pretty much guarteened at this point, the portable market has exploded since the failure of the Vita, and the demand for the Portal has showcased that people want it from them.

I was happy the acquisition race had slowed down due to the competive random nature of it. However, if Sony is going to spend big, this is one to spend big on, it provides on several levels, plus on the games front they've had a long standing (if bumpy) relationship with From.

I think it's going to be Astro Bot, it was really a refreshing standout title compared to the other (if solid) nominees.

@GameOfTheGeneration it's 10 dollar upgrade if you own the existing game.

A little bummed but rather they take their time to get it right, the other versions where flawed (if enjoyable) to bad. Dec is completely stacked for VR anyhow, Aliens and Behemoth are both day ones for me.

Oh well, it was nice they tired something new but it's back to the sequel welll...good thing their sequels are bloody fantastic then.

Do we know if Resistance 1 & 2 are emulation or streaming? If the former, that marks a big big deal.

Also...Blood Omen 1 & 2 = HELL YES!

@Balaam_ Sony actually owns Sunset Overdrive ever since buying Insomniac, they just have zero interest in bringing it over due to bad sales. Shame, it's an extremly fun game...

@Odium fair point for someone reasonable, but don't forgot, this is Randy. He gladly handed the IP over on a silver platter and took every opportunity to play up his role as a consultant, including awkward set visits. Then when the movie flopped, he used it as an excuse to diss the movie and promote Borderlands 4. The man keeps it classy 😆.

@Bunchesopuppies don't think they can afford it anymore. Let's see...

From what I understand, the game in total cost 400 mil, Sony spent 200 on it, it felt like their was miscommunication over the intial LSM quote.

If Sony is all in on last-gen remakes this really needs to be the path: lower fee upgrade for existing owners, Nixxes on point, and legit care put into the update. Hope it sticks, this makes the Until Dawn release look even more painfully inadequate in comparison.

Give it to Firewalk, their free after all. Concordes FPS mechanics were solid.

I mean if you read the article, their not referring to their recent stuff (e.g. The Medium), more their pre-Layers of Fear stuff, which was non-horror work for hire jobs. All the headlines are making it seem they are dissing their recent output which ain't the case.

I'm fine with, not really a big of fan of DLC, would rather see a brand new smaller spin off game in the universe, like the leaked Venom title.

@r_p_trzy sounds like a plan, I'll find you on Discord.

PSVR 2 launching date too? Wishlisting now, been waiting for this one...

Well deserved, the game is incrediable.

@get2sammyb I played the PS3 remake back in the day and enjoyed it, any value in experiencing this version over that one?

I'll take any Splinter Cell tbh, glad it's still in the works.

@Futureshark yh only thing that seems suspicious is that the redditor said they would all be announced at the 10th anniversary (yesterday) and didn't happen. The only thing I can guess is they ended up not wanting to steal the thunder from the December release of Alien: Rogue Incursion VR? Appendages crossed indeed...

@Futureshark back in August a redditer reported that an Alien Isolation sequel, and a remastered and VR version of 1 were all in development. It seemed really far fetched at the time, but now they've mentioned an actual sequel it makes me hopeful, fingers crossed!

I'm happy for them to assign remasters to Nixxes as opposed to firstparty game devs, and I have no problem with the 10 bucks upgrade path, hopefully they cement this as the standard, I'm not paying 60/70 bucks for PS4 remasters, most of those games hold up on current gen, if it's just a cheap quality of life improvement for exisiting owners, no problem.

Sweet, one of the rare cult classics I missed on the PS3, glad ill have a chance to finally check it out.

Where's Hitman PSVR 2?

Now that's a remaster I can legit get excited for! One of the best franchise plotlines there is, shame their skipping Blood Omen that's my favorite out the IP and would love to play again on modern hardware, but I'll take what I can get.

@Hal_9Million exactly, as a layman it makes sense, they own a studio with major GaaS talent but have nothing to do now. Their only other options are to close them, whittle them down into a support wing, or wait another 8 years for a new product. One of Concords worst assests was it's art and world design, with Factions that problem is already solved. It's not going to happen, but sure wished it did.

Give them Last of Us Factions live service, it was almost finished, cancelled because Naughty Dog couldn't support a GaaS game, Firewalk certainly could though...

Good lord, time to move on buddy, the more he tweets about this situation (thats 5 years old now), the more clearer it is why he was pushed out.

@Zuljaras welcome to the world of VR! Glad u soldiered on and saw that you will adjust in no time.

@Ogbert maybe this is where the industry is going though? Back to mid budget single player titles without all the heavy stakes attatched if it fails. Considering the industry is influx, it's not farfetched this will be the go-to again. Fingers crossed.

From one of their biggest lows to one of their biggest highs in the space of 2 weeks, it's eventful being a PS fan for sure. I love Astro but am holding off for a PC release so I can play this baby in VR!

@Sanquine all last iterations of those 3 titles flopped, even though i enjoyed them, we all look at them now with rose tinted glasses, but there's a reason Sony hasn't continued any of those series in the last decade.

Xbox doesn't know the road map, their playing it by ear. Indy was multiplat, then exclusive, then multiplat.

@DETfaninATL yep I had a peek, here's some recommendation for you based on genres. I know if you don't follow VR much, the titles won't mean much, but would suggest checking out some reviews or trailers on YouTube (probably the best resource for VR news) to see them in action:

Shooters:
Synapse
Switchback
After the Fall
Arizona Sunshine 1 & 2
Hellsweeper
Hubris
Crossfire Sierra Squad
Pistol Whip

Action Adventure:
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Village
Moss 1 & 2
Horizon CotM
Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 1 & 2
Vampire: The Masquerade: Justice
Vertigo 2
Red Matter 1 & 2

Soulslikes:
Legendary Tales
The Light Brigade
Ancient Dungeon

Upcoming Games You Might Like:
Metro VR: Awakenings
Behemoth
Undead Citadel
Wander: Fragments of Fate
Into the Radius

Hope that is helpful, have fun researching, there's some cool stuff out there.

@DETfaninATL they won't, I'd say pick up a headset on next sale, or if you'd prefer grab a Quest 3, its a little cheaper and will also have the game but with lesser graphics (sortve like a PS5 vs Switch quality). What kind of games do you like? I play alot in VR, so maybe can throw you suggestion of headset games you might not be aware but might like, horror/action wise there's loads.

You can always count on Pitchford to keep it classy.

In a weird coincidence I'm just wrapping Lone Echo 2 on PCVR, and was thinking how incredible it is, and really was looking forward to what they do next. That will offcially be there final game, how bittersweet. Thanks for all the years of awesome stuff.

Nice to see Push Square admit it has a good games library finally. I personally love my headset, but I'm a VR enthusiast so am biased, if you've been holding off, this is the right time to jump in. If your still not sold on it, regardless of features, price point, excellent backlog and PC compatabilty, its likely just not your cup of tea, nor ever will be.

Only if their made by From Software, any others, despite some being good, I can never click with. They just feel like imitations, so Id rather replay the genuine article.

@Old-Red

Games worth playing:

Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Village
Gran Turismo 7
Vertigo 2
Madison VR
No Man's Sky
The Light Brigade
Pistol Whip
Horizon CotM
Hellsweeper
Hubris
Crossfire Sierra Squad
Moss 1 & 2
Red Matter 1& 2
Legendary Tales
Genotype
Ancient Dungeon
Arizona Sunshine 2
Vampire: The Masquerade: Justice
Walkabout Minigolf
Ghost Signal
7th Guest
Synapse
Propogation: Paradise Hotel
Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 1 & 2
Switchback
After the Fall
Song in the Smoke
Swordsman
Kayak VR

Just off my head. It's understandable, VR is still very niche so doesn't get much mainstream coverage, but YouTube is an incredible resource, particularly WithoutParole, they make a top 25 games list every 6 months. If VR ain't for you, i get it, however there are alot of worthwhile games to play on it, its just not clarified often enough to most.

Quest 3
Asgards Wrath
Far along into the 5th saga, absolute great game, shame it's stranded on the dead Oculus PC store, could imagine it playing great on the Sony headset but that's how exclusives works. Will probably wrap it in the new week but am enjoying every min.

Switch
Metroid Zero Mission
Never played the original Metroid so this is a welcome remake to dive in. I miss the climbing mechanics of Fusion, but this is fun in exploring and atmosphere the same way Super Metroid is, if not as iconic. I think I'm about halfway now.

Elden Ring
Beat the scorpion boss the other week, but have put it down to focus the limited gaming hours into wrapping Asgard, good lord is that a long game (for VR standards at least). Will pick this back up afterwards.

@rusty82 yeah crazy to think it initially was a PS4 exclusive even, and now it's Xbox owned. I can imagine it coming to other platforms though, as it was expensive to make and wasn't a commercial hit on limited platforms, seems like a logical fit to go multiplat.

Really can't wait to play co op in PSVR 2.

Answer = yes, they were right.

@colonelkilgore I was pleasantly surprised with that one back in the day, had some cool mechanics and pretty solid story, not sure how the combat holds up now though.

@whitejessegpfc makes sense, also I'm guessing alot of ppl put the game down for a while and were a little rusty. All good, I'm just glad the goofy review bombing has stopped.

PS5
Elden Ring
Taking my time with this sucker, just exploring and chipping away. Beat the scorpion boss the last session, checking every nook and cranny in that region. Still don't get why several got their panties in a twist about difficulty, personally its as hard as your average From game.

Quest 3
Asgards Wrath
I put the PSVR 2 down to start wrapping my stagginating Rift library via PC streaming. Finished Lone Echo and Stormland last week, both were really good. Now this one, and yeah, absolute masterpiece. Inventory and quick selection really could do with refinement, but small compliants in a stunning RPG made for VR. On the 3rd Saga at the moment, look forward to getting back to it.