I won't touch it. If Sony release an upgrade that quickly, it'll be like they kneecapped early adopters again. Won't be as bad as Vita but it'll still feel like a middle finger.
EA's hold on sports is what I believe is holding them there. Battlefield used to be really good but wouldn't keep them above CoD like that.
EA holds a single IP of interest for me... Mass Effect. Hopefully it won't be botched like so many other modern titles. Should they re-add the co-op multiplayer aspect back in, I'll probably be adding to their online numbers.
I still won't touch it. They'll happily charge you $300 for a handheld that doesn't even have its own library (speculation of course), and leave the early adopters holding water like they did for PSV.
Fantastic. One of the best additions to Playstation functionality with PS4 has been share play. Due to that feature, I've been able to play these classics (all of the ones with couch co-op) online with my brother. We played the hell out of these as kids having grown up on these and Double Dragon. Looking forward to seeing what was added in the Lair.
Definitely going to give this a shot as it's free on Plus.
EDIT: Gave it a shot last night. An interesting take for the story. I can't tell if it will be good or not. It teeters on the edge of fun and frustrating. I can definitely see the points made in the review above. I think a saving grace for it may end up being the grappling hook. I think when I try building, I'll be making the user have to work on their grappling skills.
Next Gen - PS6 Modern - PS5 Last Gen - PS4 Classic - PS3 Retro - PS2 and PS1
When PS6 releases, each system would then get knocked down until eventually, all end up in the retro category.
Eventually, gaming as we know it will cease. I expect the VR headsets are the first leap into the new categories of gaming presentation. Beyond that? Who knows. Perhaps Star Trek holodecks will eventually be the new "gaming" platform.
@Matroska It's straight up mental illness. We have generations of kids now that have grown up in the toxic internet environments and think that's how people are supposed to act. They never matured past a middle school mentality because actual good roll models are so few and far between.
Social Media... spreading the worst of humanity since its inception. Frankly, every social media site needs to be shut down completely. All it does is spread toxic behavior.
And here we start with the April Fools. Hoping to see some really good ones that maybe get a few really excited and chattering for a bit before coming to the realization.
What might have gotten me for just a moment (Sonic-wise) is if Sonic Spinball (Genesis) was being added to Sonic Origins Plus. The dozen Game Gear games would have got my hopes up too had it been announced today instead of when they were.
It's an overly expensive accessory at a time where most people have less and less money to spend on such things. The world is full of uncertainty and unrest; especially when we see banks failing.
@Sil_Am Zelda games are generally fun with the exception of a few such as Skyward Sword. Anyone that's bought a Nintendo since 2006 knows that they aren't getting hardware that's capable of being competitive during its lifespan. I think Switch is at least a full generation behind graphics wise, maybe even more. Everyone knows this. I bought my Switch as a family system for the kids and to play Zelda. That's basically it. Everything purchased for the system in my house is appropriate for young kids. Everything else can be purchased on my PS4/5.
With 90% of titles also being on PS4 thus far, Sony really hasn't given much reason to own a base PS5. There's absolutely zero reason to consider a PS5 Pro or even PS6 at this point as they haven't delivered on the current system.
I don't believe Activision makes anything I'm interested in but the action Sony has taken against the deal will surely make MS reconsider bringing other titles to PS5 that they don't have too. Case in point, the one game MS has that I want is the new Indiana Jones. I highly doubt it will come to PS5 now even if they had started making a PS5 version.
ND hasn't made anything I'm interested in for years now. So long as they're on TLoU only train there's no loss of the series being exclusive. It's a darkly woven narrative displaying the worst of humanity... something we get a lighter dose of daily.
I remember really wanting to attend an E3. See all the newest games, the hustle and bustle, the swag, the both babes, getting to see new hardware before most in person and potentially try it.
Man... I wish it was still like that. End of an era. Sony won't even do their Playstation Experience anymore which was at least close to E3.
There's a lot of PS1 and PS2 games that deserve the remake treatment. This isn't one of them for me, but I know many love this game. I'd rather see Dino Crisis.
@burning_as_souls Social media obviously isn't the only factor causing mental illness but it fans the flames and exacerbates the issue. Narcissism for instance is very much perpetuated via social media.
It's truly a sad state the world is in. The mental health decline across the western nations is severe and perpetuated by social media. People need to start rooting their identity in reality again and get outside far more often.
I grew up on the Game Gear versions and am happy to see them included. The only thing missing for me is the Genesis version of Sonic Spinball but honestly, I could play my original Genesis copy, my PS2 Mega Collection Plus version, or my Retro Pi version. Not a huge setback as I have access too it.
What was the saying a while back if someone complained about the difficulty of a game... Git Good? — I'll never understand the need to destroy spelling on purposes on the internet.
This is a great example of what I hate about the modern videogame industry. It's Sega's version of Fortnite. That's basically it. Not only is this a Fortnite type game, they have these characters that have little originality. This Sonic cosplayer — While I'm sure it's meant as a jest — is a reflection of modern society as a whole... a complete lack of people being able to find themselves as they would have even 20 years ago, and instead try and make themselves and call themselves something they aren't. They base their identity outside of reality. No, obviously... we're all gamers or we wouldn't be here. We pretend and often overlay ourselves into the characters we play as in games. I get it, but when we step away from the screen, we should be able to differentiate ourselves from the characters. Many seem to have been able to forget that and blur the lines of fiction and non-fiction.
Cantwell can't do many things very well... but what she can do is lie. We all know the truth here. No need to go much further.
I'm so sick of how corrupt American politicians (specifically America as I'm American, I'm aware other countries are just as bad if not worse, but this impacts me directly) are. So many are bought out by big tech, big pharma or other multi-national groups that have zero interest in the well being of anyone but themselves.
Revisiting this, if we get Sonic 2 in 1, then we really only get 11 Sonic GG games as it has Sonic 2 and Sonic Spinball on the single cartridge. Still both good games but you can't count them twice.
Checked the trailer and paused at the screen with the GG titles. It's not Sonic 2 in 1 but Mean Bean Machine.
A dark and gritty Ninja Turtles game is what I've been hoping for for years now. Generations even. While this isn't exactly what I was hoping for, it's close enough. Fingers crossed this turns out phenomenal.
Awesome. I'll definitely throw in the $10 to have my Game Gear titles added in. Just wish they would have added the Genesis version of Spinball as well.
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Re: Talking Point: Would You Care About a PS5 Remote Play Handheld?
I won't waste any money on this accessory.
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Really Is Targeting 2024 Release Date
I won't touch it. If Sony release an upgrade that quickly, it'll be like they kneecapped early adopters again. Won't be as bad as Vita but it'll still feel like a middle finger.
Re: With All Eyes on Activision Blizzard, EA Is Actually Driving Most Console User Engagement
EA's hold on sports is what I believe is holding them there. Battlefield used to be really good but wouldn't keep them above CoD like that.
EA holds a single IP of interest for me... Mass Effect. Hopefully it won't be botched like so many other modern titles. Should they re-add the co-op multiplayer aspect back in, I'll probably be adding to their online numbers.
Re: Rumour: PS Vita 2 Dreams Killed But Sony Might Have a Handheld for PS5 Remote Play in the Works
I still won't touch it. They'll happily charge you $300 for a handheld that doesn't even have its own library (speculation of course), and leave the early adopters holding water like they did for PSV.
Re: Retro Compilation TMNT: Cowabunga Collection Adds Online to The Manhattan Project
Fantastic. One of the best additions to Playstation functionality with PS4 has been share play. Due to that feature, I've been able to play these classics (all of the ones with couch co-op) online with my brother. We played the hell out of these as kids having grown up on these and Double Dragon. Looking forward to seeing what was added in the Lair.
Re: Meet Your Maker (PS5) - Raid and Build Concept a Great Idea Yet to Reach Its Potential
Definitely going to give this a shot as it's free on Plus.
EDIT: Gave it a shot last night. An interesting take for the story. I can't tell if it will be good or not. It teeters on the edge of fun and frustrating. I can definitely see the points made in the review above. I think a saving grace for it may end up being the grappling hook. I think when I try building, I'll be making the user have to work on their grappling skills.
Re: The Last of Us PC Is Not 'Naughty Dog Quality', Developer Admits
Horse riding Ellie is what the world needs right now.
Re: Poll: Which PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in April 2023?
Dead Island 2 and maybe Star Wars 2 assuming I get around to playing the first from PS Plus. The problem now is finding time.
Re: Capcom Just Can't Stop Winning as Stock Hits All-Time High
And they still won't touch Dino Crisis. Watch. Fans will continue to clamor for it and Capcom will continue to ignore it.
Re: Rumour: Unannounced Sony Hardware in the Works, Releasing Before PS5 Pro
Pass on whatever it is until Sony can make my PS5 purchase worth it.
Re: You Need to See PlayStation Thailand's New Commercial to Believe It
Ok. That was pretty funny.
Re: Soapbox: Hold On, Is the PS3 a Retro Console?
@SlySnake0407 Stay away from drugs, nicotine products and moderate your drinking. I'm in my early 40's and feel the same as I did in my late 20's.
Re: Soapbox: Hold On, Is the PS3 a Retro Console?
Maybe we should use the term "Classic" instead?
Next Gen - PS6
Modern - PS5
Last Gen - PS4
Classic - PS3
Retro - PS2 and PS1
When PS6 releases, each system would then get knocked down until eventually, all end up in the retro category.
Eventually, gaming as we know it will cease. I expect the VR headsets are the first leap into the new categories of gaming presentation. Beyond that? Who knows. Perhaps Star Trek holodecks will eventually be the new "gaming" platform.
Re: Hateful Comments Prompt Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong to Nuke Instagram Account
@Matroska It's straight up mental illness. We have generations of kids now that have grown up in the toxic internet environments and think that's how people are supposed to act. They never matured past a middle school mentality because actual good roll models are so few and far between.
Re: Hateful Comments Prompt Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong to Nuke Instagram Account
Social Media... spreading the worst of humanity since its inception. Frankly, every social media site needs to be shut down completely. All it does is spread toxic behavior.
Re: ARK: Survival Evolved to Ascend to PS5 in August, No Upgrade Path for Existing Owners
I never bought the game on PS4 but had considered it. Leaving your fans in the dust is not good. I won't bother supporting them.
Re: Rumour: Sony's Big PS5 Showcase to Take Place in Approximately Two Months
Taking this outside of the realm that Sony will have a showcase, what I would like to see sometime this year is...
I seriously question if half the above will actually release on PS5 or if dev time has increased so dramatically that PS5 will be skipped entirely.
Re: Rumour: Sony's Big PS5 Showcase to Take Place in Approximately Two Months
Ah... you sly devil. The Sonic game was true but this is the April Fools joke. Sony doesn't showcase their games anymore.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog Is Dead! Find Out Whodunnit in Free Steam Game
And here we start with the April Fools. Hoping to see some really good ones that maybe get a few really excited and chattering for a bit before coming to the realization.
What might have gotten me for just a moment (Sonic-wise) is if Sonic Spinball (Genesis) was being added to Sonic Origins Plus. The dozen Game Gear games would have got my hopes up too had it been announced today instead of when they were.
Re: The Last of Us PC Is Naughty Dog's Worst Ever Reviewed Game by Some Margin
Honestly happy to see ND's Last of Us series brought down a peg.
Re: Soapbox: PSVR2 Already Feels Like It's on Course for Failure
It's an overly expensive accessory at a time where most people have less and less money to spend on such things. The world is full of uncertainty and unrest; especially when we see banks failing.
Re: E3 2023 Has Been Officially Cancelled
Writing was kinda on the wall. When everyone pulls out, there's nothing to show.
Re: Disney Dreamlight Valley Can't Wait to Be PS5, PS4 King from 5th April
I won't support a Disney product.
Re: Meet Your Maker Will Continue to Expand on PS5, PS4 Beyond Its PS Plus Launch
Looking forward to trying this one out.
Re: Hunt the Night Might Help with Zelda FOMO on PS5, PS4
@Sil_Am Zelda games are generally fun with the exception of a few such as Skyward Sword. Anyone that's bought a Nintendo since 2006 knows that they aren't getting hardware that's capable of being competitive during its lifespan. I think Switch is at least a full generation behind graphics wise, maybe even more. Everyone knows this. I bought my Switch as a family system for the kids and to play Zelda. That's basically it. Everything purchased for the system in my house is appropriate for young kids. Everything else can be purchased on my PS4/5.
Re: Hunt the Night Might Help with Zelda FOMO on PS5, PS4
Actually looks interesting but I'll still be buying Tears of the Kingdom.
Re: PlayStation Fans Are Totally Torn Over PS5 Pro
With 90% of titles also being on PS4 thus far, Sony really hasn't given much reason to own a base PS5. There's absolutely zero reason to consider a PS5 Pro or even PS6 at this point as they haven't delivered on the current system.
Re: Activision Boss Disappointed by Sony, But Commits to Best Games Possible on PS5, PS4
I don't believe Activision makes anything I'm interested in but the action Sony has taken against the deal will surely make MS reconsider bringing other titles to PS5 that they don't have too. Case in point, the one game MS has that I want is the new Indiana Jones. I highly doubt it will come to PS5 now even if they had started making a PS5 version.
Re: Bingo Time! Resident Evil 4 Sales Top 3 Million in Just Two Days
I'm going to be skipping this one for a few reasons, one of which is that I've essentially bought the game 3x already; GC, PS2, PS4.
Re: Atlas Fallen Release Date Pushed Back to August to Deliver 'Best Possible Version'
Co-op you say? 🤔
Might have to research this title more.
Re: Tekken 8 Keeps the Character Reveals Coming as Ling Xiaoyu Reappears
Ok... now bring back the kangaroo.
Re: MultiVersus Fans Annoyed They Paid for a PS5, PS4 Game That's Going Offline for Months
Well yeah. Who wouldn't be pissed?
Re: Flagship First-Party Naughty Dog Will Develop for PS5 and PC Moving Forwards
ND hasn't made anything I'm interested in for years now. So long as they're on TLoU only train there's no loss of the series being exclusive. It's a darkly woven narrative displaying the worst of humanity... something we get a lighter dose of daily.
Re: E3 2023 in Doubt as More Publishers Pull Out
I remember really wanting to attend an E3. See all the newest games, the hustle and bustle, the swag, the both babes, getting to see new hardware before most in person and potentially try it.
Man... I wish it was still like that. End of an era. Sony won't even do their Playstation Experience anymore which was at least close to E3.
*sigh
Re: Jun Kazama Is Finally Back in Tekken 8, and She Looks Amazing
She was a main in the second along side Law and Roger. They need to bring back the kangaroo.
Re: Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Reportedly Out Next Year
There's a lot of PS1 and PS2 games that deserve the remake treatment. This isn't one of them for me, but I know many love this game. I'd rather see Dino Crisis.
Re: Mass Effect Devs Will Help to Finish Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
As expected... next Mass Effect will probably skip PS5.
Re: Sony to Offer Free, Text-Based Mental Health Support for All US Players
@burning_as_souls Social media obviously isn't the only factor causing mental illness but it fans the flames and exacerbates the issue. Narcissism for instance is very much perpetuated via social media.
Re: Sony to Offer Free, Text-Based Mental Health Support for All US Players
It's truly a sad state the world is in. The mental health decline across the western nations is severe and perpetuated by social media. People need to start rooting their identity in reality again and get outside far more often.
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Catching Heat for Using Zoomed-In Game Gear Versions
This is a non-issue.
I grew up on the Game Gear versions and am happy to see them included. The only thing missing for me is the Genesis version of Sonic Spinball but honestly, I could play my original Genesis copy, my PS2 Mega Collection Plus version, or my Retro Pi version. Not a huge setback as I have access too it.
What was the saying a while back if someone complained about the difficulty of a game... Git Good? — I'll never understand the need to destroy spelling on purposes on the internet.
Re: Hero-Ki Is a Sonic Cosplayer with a Magic Camera in SEGA Shooter Hyenas
This is a great example of what I hate about the modern videogame industry. It's Sega's version of Fortnite. That's basically it. Not only is this a Fortnite type game, they have these characters that have little originality. This Sonic cosplayer — While I'm sure it's meant as a jest — is a reflection of modern society as a whole... a complete lack of people being able to find themselves as they would have even 20 years ago, and instead try and make themselves and call themselves something they aren't. They base their identity outside of reality. No, obviously... we're all gamers or we wouldn't be here. We pretend and often overlay ourselves into the characters we play as in games. I get it, but when we step away from the screen, we should be able to differentiate ourselves from the characters. Many seem to have been able to forget that and blur the lines of fiction and non-fiction.
Re: Poll: What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Glad to see Dino Crisis dominating the poll.
Re: Poll: What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Removed; user is banned
Re: US Senator Says Sony Has 'Monopoly' on High-End Japanese Game Market
Cantwell can't do many things very well... but what she can do is lie. We all know the truth here. No need to go much further.
I'm so sick of how corrupt American politicians (specifically America as I'm American, I'm aware other countries are just as bad if not worse, but this impacts me directly) are. So many are bought out by big tech, big pharma or other multi-national groups that have zero interest in the well being of anyone but themselves.
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Officially Announced, Adds Game Gear Titles and More in June
Revisiting this, if we get Sonic 2 in 1, then we really only get 11 Sonic GG games as it has Sonic 2 and Sonic Spinball on the single cartridge. Still both good games but you can't count them twice.
Checked the trailer and paused at the screen with the GG titles. It's not Sonic 2 in 1 but Mean Bean Machine.
Re: God of War Has Inspired a New TMNT Game
A dark and gritty Ninja Turtles game is what I've been hoping for for years now. Generations even. While this isn't exactly what I was hoping for, it's close enough. Fingers crossed this turns out phenomenal.
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Officially Announced, Adds Game Gear Titles and More in June
@nookie_egg Sonic 2 and Chaos(🤔) on GG had the hang glider. I assume both will be intact.
Re: Sonic Origins Plus Officially Announced, Adds Game Gear Titles and More in June
Awesome. I'll definitely throw in the $10 to have my Game Gear titles added in. Just wish they would have added the Genesis version of Spinball as well.
Re: Lars Alexandersson's Perfectly Coiffed Bob Looks Glossier Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5
That's a lot of hairspray.
Was Lei confirmed for this one yet?
Re: Horizon Forbidden West's Big PS5 Burning Shores Expansion Won't Break the Bank
I still have yet to complete the main story. I'll get back to it once I finish my replay of Witcher 3.