Yep, third party publishers are going to make it the norm. Ubisoft, Activision, EA, Square, they're all head in it. But there's a resistance on first party, specially Nintendo
@Flaming_Kaiser In those simple days Overwatch wouldn't have half the content it has and interest in the game would slowly die until a cash grab sequel would be released to revive the game. But yeah, I get the point. We have cash grab sequels AND microtansactions in the same game nowadays lol
@Flaming_Kaiser Sure, it can get really annoying, but like Sammy said, I believe it's better with it. I haven't really spent much money on it, and it's really infuriating when you lose an event skin, but without the whales funding the game for us there wouldn't be such a constant stream of free content. Just don't spend money on it and accept the fact that you're never going to get all the skins without a serious grind. I focus on getting everything for my main, which is very doable, and don't lose my head over the rest. Could it be less of a grind? Sure, It's not perfect, far from it. But at least it doesn't harm gameplay.
The only game I've ever spent money on microtansactions is Overwatch. And as Sammy has explained, it's not a bad thing in it. But in Shadow of War it ruined it for me. I know the game is great, but I refuse to buy it at launch. I'm not a fan of Battlefront, but if I were, I'd never buy that game unless they significantly changed its progression system. BF2 looks like it's straight up pay to win.
My opinion is that at this point a dedicated portable, Sony's or otherwise, would only be in the Switch's shadow. I'd say trying to mimick Switch's concept would also be a missed oportunity. Playstation's got it's thing, Nintendo finally got their s*** together, let's keep things the way they are. PS5 should continue to push 4K foward and all that technical stuff.
I'm still baffled that we haven't made a fuss about this situation. The whole gaming community made an uproar at the Xbox One's announcement and Microsoft completely changed their strategy. We should be just as vocal this time. Pressure oughta do it.
@get2sammyb Isn't it September 19th? Tought I was going crazy with the time zones, but then I saw it was on Tuesday and realized it's a typo. 4am here in Brazil, don't count me in, but I'm sure you guys will have everything covered by the time I wake up, right?
Bought DA:I recently and actually fell out of the game because of the boring side quests. After I committed to my love interest, got bored and played Final Fantasy XV, which kinda had the same problem, but not to the same extent in my opinion. Maybe it didn't bother me that much because I actually rushed a bit through the game and then went to do what interested me in the post game.
Edit: Also, completely forgot about Zelda BOTW. It has its fair share of stupid quests. But It's biggest accomplishment is not having a map full of question marks. It doesn't make you feel like you HAVE to complete every single thing on your way. And it's just a great game overall.
I enjoyed the game a lot, but combat is a little bit repetitive. I like my button mashers, but this one just wasn't enough. I did finish the game, just didn't stick around for the post game content.
@bbtothe Yeah, I've seen it. But I'm curious about this new missile ability. Back on topic, check out the new short! It's a-mei-zing! I wonder if @get2sammyb will report on it. Monday's news weren't.
@bbtothe definitely my favorite as well. I hear there's another coming on Wednesday. This was like "just a taste to introduce the new map". Fingers crossed for Lúcio, Mei or D.va getting some love.
Never bought it because of the high price, it really isn't a AAA game. A few weeks later a close friend got a phisical copy and I could borrow it from her. Turned out other games happened and I never reallly asked her. After this batch of content updates, I might as well ask now. Maybe wait until there's a full co-op and buy myself a cheap copy. False advertising and price aside, it's never been a bad game, just overhyped.
I've been having a blast with the Necromancer! It really is the coolest class to play. Yeah, the price is steep, but c'mon Blizzard's given us soooo much free content for D3 already. For everyone that's on the fence I say: get it. Necromancer is beyond awesome
I'm between 2019 and 2020. I just hope it will be fully backwards compatible this time. Next gen should be awesome. True 4K, a more powerful and stablished PS VR. PS5 has the potential to be just as successful as PS4, assuming the world doesn't explode until such year.
They could try Nintendo Direct's formula someday. Maybe not at E3, but perhaps Gamescon? But I suppose if you're gonna do live stage shows, a little bit of talk is expected, and don't mute the crowd!
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Re: Final Fantasy XV: Comrades Fights Back Against the Darkness Next Week
It's DLC
Re: You May Be Interested in These New Overwatch Announcements
@WanderingBullet She has a Bowie inspired skin that's just amazing
Re: Poll: Do You Think Single Player Games Are Really In Danger of Dying Out?
Yep, third party publishers are going to make it the norm. Ubisoft, Activision, EA, Square, they're all head in it. But there's a resistance on first party, specially Nintendo
Re: Site News: Announcing Push Square's Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament
I loved Who'd win Wednesday! It's nice that you guys included non PlayStation characters! Go Bayonetta!
Re: Struggling Shooter LawBreakers May End Up Free-to-Play Down the Line
I wonder how Drawn to Death is doing, never downloaded it myself
Re: Poll: One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on PlayStation VR?
I'd buy one of I wasn't saving for a Switch
Re: Poll: Where Do You Stand on Microtransactions?
@Flaming_Kaiser In those simple days Overwatch wouldn't have half the content it has and interest in the game would slowly die until a cash grab sequel would be released to revive the game. But yeah, I get the point. We have cash grab sequels AND microtansactions in the same game nowadays lol
Re: Poll: Where Do You Stand on Microtransactions?
@Flaming_Kaiser Sure, it can get really annoying, but like Sammy said, I believe it's better with it. I haven't really spent much money on it, and it's really infuriating when you lose an event skin, but without the whales funding the game for us there wouldn't be such a constant stream of free content. Just don't spend money on it and accept the fact that you're never going to get all the skins without a serious grind. I focus on getting everything for my main, which is very doable, and don't lose my head over the rest. Could it be less of a grind? Sure, It's not perfect, far from it. But at least it doesn't harm gameplay.
Re: Poll: Where Do You Stand on Microtransactions?
The only game I've ever spent money on microtansactions is Overwatch. And as Sammy has explained, it's not a bad thing in it. But in Shadow of War it ruined it for me. I know the game is great, but I refuse to buy it at launch. I'm not a fan of Battlefront, but if I were, I'd never buy that game unless they significantly changed its progression system. BF2 looks like it's straight up pay to win.
Re: Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Announced, All Updates Will Be Free for Existing Owners
Does it include the DLC stages as well?
Re: Poll: Do You Want Another Portable PlayStation?
My opinion is that at this point a dedicated portable, Sony's or otherwise, would only be in the Switch's shadow. I'd say trying to mimick Switch's concept would also be a missed oportunity. Playstation's got it's thing, Nintendo finally got their s*** together, let's keep things the way they are. PS5 should continue to push 4K foward and all that technical stuff.
Re: This Could Be the Fist of the North Star Game That We've Been Waiting For
Would I be asking too much for not only a western localisation but a physical release as well?
Re: Rumour: Street Fighter V Arcade Edition Launches on PS4 in Early 2018
Count me in if it includes all the DLC released thus far
Re: Cross-Console Play Between PS4 and Xbox One Was Reality for a Few Hours
@adf86 perhaps it's not always about you
Re: Cross-Console Play Between PS4 and Xbox One Was Reality for a Few Hours
@adf86 but... but... playing with friends from all platforms! I guess your mind's made up. Have a good day, sir
Re: Cross-Console Play Between PS4 and Xbox One Was Reality for a Few Hours
@adf86 but why? Connection issues?
Re: Cross-Console Play Between PS4 and Xbox One Was Reality for a Few Hours
I'm still baffled that we haven't made a fuss about this situation. The whole gaming community made an uproar at the Xbox One's announcement and Microsoft completely changed their strategy. We should be just as vocal this time. Pressure oughta do it.
Re: Guide: What Time Is Sony's TGS 2017 PlayStation Press Conference?
@get2sammyb Isn't it September 19th? Tought I was going crazy with the time zones, but then I saw it was on Tuesday and realized it's a typo. 4am here in Brazil, don't count me in, but I'm sure you guys will have everything covered by the time I wake up, right?
Re: Hands On: Dragon Ball FighterZ Could End Up Being One of the Best Anime Fighters Ever
The irony of this preview coming up at the same day of the MvC Infinite Review.
Re: A Wild PS4 Firmware Update 4.74 Appears
@FullbringIchigo Nothing will ever be as stable as the 3DS
Re: A Wild PS4 Firmware Update 4.74 Appears
My PS4 is so stable that it's now the very foundation of my house
Re: Soapbox: Open World OCD - How Too Much Content Can Ruin a Game
Bought DA:I recently and actually fell out of the game because of the boring side quests. After I committed to my love interest, got bored and played Final Fantasy XV, which kinda had the same problem, but not to the same extent in my opinion. Maybe it didn't bother me that much because I actually rushed a bit through the game and then went to do what interested me in the post game.
Edit: Also, completely forgot about Zelda BOTW. It has its fair share of stupid quests. But It's biggest accomplishment is not having a map full of question marks. It doesn't make you feel like you HAVE to complete every single thing on your way. And it's just a great game overall.
Re: Capcom Confirms Okami HD Is Coming to PS4
Add another one to to the "Never finished Okami Club". I will give it another chance this time!
Re: Review: One Piece: Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition (PS4)
I enjoyed the game a lot, but combat is a little bit repetitive. I like my button mashers, but this one just wasn't enough. I did finish the game, just didn't stick around for the post game content.
Re: Rumour: The Elder Scrolls, Fallout Dev Is Working on a Game of Thrones Title
They did say Bethesda Game Studios was working on two big projects before they would start on TES VI, could this be one of those?
Re: Opinion: Is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Coming to the PS4?
@lacerz Oh, I see! So when the game is eventually finished they move onto the next incomplete one. It all makes sense now
Re: Opinion: Is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Coming to the PS4?
Could someone explain to me what has made this game such a big deal? I know what it's about. Just don't think it's THAT special or original.
Re: Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2017
@bbtothe Yeah, I've seen it. But I'm curious about this new missile ability. Back on topic, check out the new short! It's a-mei-zing! I wonder if @get2sammyb will report on it. Monday's news weren't.
Re: Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2017
@bbtothe definitely my favorite as well. I hear there's another coming on Wednesday. This was like "just a taste to introduce the new map". Fingers crossed for Lúcio, Mei or D.va getting some love.
Re: Gamescom 2017: Here's Your First Look at Shenmue III on PS4
No facial expressions whatsoever! lol
Re: Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2017
@bbtothe Check the OW channel! It's there and it's hilarious
Re: Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2017
I'm hyped for the Overwatch news! There's a new map and cinematic on the way!
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ Has a Fully Animated Story Mode, Plus Other Details
I feel sorry for MvC Infinite
Re: Review: Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition (PS4)
It's like the Power Glove. It's so bad, but you kinda love it.
Re: Poll: 1 Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on No Man's Sky?
Never bought it because of the high price, it really isn't a AAA game. A few weeks later a close friend got a phisical copy and I could borrow it from her. Turned out other games happened and I never reallly asked her. After this batch of content updates, I might as well ask now. Maybe wait until there's a full co-op and buy myself a cheap copy. False advertising and price aside, it's never been a bad game, just overhyped.
Re: Review: Patapon Remastered (PS4)
Greg Miller is not a fan of this 7/10
Re: Doomfist Is Now Playable in Overwatch PS4
He's super fun to play! I'm having a blast. Now, if only I could pick him fast enough in Quick Play...
Re: Review: 99Vidas (PS4)
Nice to see a brazilian game getting some love. Sounds good overall
Re: DLC Review: Diablo III's Necromancer Is Fantastically Grim Fun
I've been having a blast with the Necromancer! It really is the coolest class to play. Yeah, the price is steep, but c'mon Blizzard's given us soooo much free content for D3 already. For everyone that's on the fence I say: get it. Necromancer is beyond awesome
Re: Sony Celebrates London Pride 2017 with Free PS4 Theme
@BAMozzy You've said it all!
Please don't tell me it's not available in America
Re: Talking Point: PS5 Release Date - When Will Sony's Next-Gen Console Launch?
I'm between 2019 and 2020. I just hope it will be fully backwards compatible this time. Next gen should be awesome. True 4K, a more powerful and stablished PS VR. PS5 has the potential to be just as successful as PS4, assuming the world doesn't explode until such year.
Re: Doomfist Teased as New Overwatch Hero Yet Again
YAAAAAS! Doomfist hype!
Re: Final Fantasy XV Goes Off-Road with 8.65GB Patch
Got it last week! Excited for the update
Re: Talking Point: What Are Your Most Anticipated Games for the Second Half of the Year?
Shadow of War and... Horizon! Not the DLC, the actual game. Haven't been able to get it yet.
Re: Poll: What Kind of PlayStation Press Conferences Do You Want?
They could try Nintendo Direct's formula someday. Maybe not at E3, but perhaps Gamescon? But I suppose if you're gonna do live stage shows, a little bit of talk is expected, and don't mute the crowd!
Re: E3 2017: July's First Free PlayStation Plus Game Announced
Nope
Re: E3 2017: Devolver Digital's Tongue-in-Cheek Presser Is Well Worth a Watch
That was amazing
Re: Opinion: Why Sony Won't Support Cross-Console Play
"For the players" was just a catchphrase then, right? It's not a deal breaker, but it does suck. Even Nintendo that's super restrictive is in.
Re: E3 2017: Kingdom Hearts III Gets a Trailer, More Coming At D23
@ZurapiiYohane That we can! Lol
Re: E3 2017: Kingdom Hearts III Gets a Trailer, More Coming At D23
@ztpayne7 I agree. KH2 explains it well enough. I hate CoM lol, never finished it. But I did watch the cutscenes