@AnubisLK8T2 Yea I sold by Xbox 360 close to the end of the cycle when M$ stopped caring about the gamers which was still apparent at the launch of the Xbone. I believe they have turned this around now and things are looking better. But with PS Now you can play PS3 games on your Vita! What a world we live in! In fact I can play Xbone games on my laptop, again, what a world!!
@AnubisLK8T2 PS Now is very convenient and even though it is a steep price it offers a great way to play older games. The Backwards Compatibility is great on the XBone and I have gone out a purposely brought older games so I can play them again.
@Gamer83 For me it was when they said it does not cost anything (yea I know if you have digital games it will not). I think it is a great feature and I have gone out to get some titles that I loved last gen but it did cost me something.
@ShogunRok Build quality is bad? Have you held a Xbox One pad? I feel that mine might break if I press the buttons hard it might break? In fact I think my A button is broke after very little use :/
@Splat Tales was great (best one in a while) but I agree that GOT was very boring to play. I hoped that this one would be different but looks like I was wrong. Back to the Wolf on my Vita
@get2sammyb Do you get the feeling that if the post goes live today it will be scheduled for after 5pm when everyone has left the office for the weekend?
I have a feeling that we will not see the PS3 and Vita line up until next week. This video screams "quick guys lets get something out there before people start to riot!"
I agree with @Bad-MuthaAdebisi about the need for better story writing. I myself love a good story and I must agree that I have saved the world many times in the past. The issue is (like Sammy has already said) that it seems to have become the go to script for the majority of the game. I have just finished Uncharted and even though the ending is pretty weak, it did not end in me saving the world - it ended in me just getting off the damn island alive (very similar to what Tomb Raider did). Like I said, not a great ending but different enough to make it count. We went through a phase of major blockbuster movie style scripting but now where we currently are feels lazy. I feel like developers have three dice they role - the 1st has Open World on all sides, the 2nd has Save The World on all sides and the third one is the Character's Quirk. It has been a long while since a game's story has blown my mind - maybe The Last of Us was the last one. Next to the Bioshock series, TLOU is story writing at it's best.
@get2sammyb I have EA Access on my Xbox One and I think it is great value! In fact, I have held off buying Fifa 16 because at the moment 15 is enough for me until 16 goes into the Vault. I think Sony are silly not letting EA Access onto the system - it would only make sense if EA were part of the PS Now Sub but they are not.
@LieutenantFatman £48? My sub cost me £19.99 which is a bargain imo
Wait I see your mistake here. You have multiplied the monthly sub of EA Access by 12 and compared it to the YEARLY cost of PS+
Monthly cost of PS+ would work out at about £70
Wow, when you break it down like that PS+ is a rip off (my opinion) - I have not re-subbed as of yet due to the poor quality of the IGC in recent months. The last good game I thought was rocket league which was brilliant.
I dropped my subscription last month as I had not being getting my value for money. Most of my online play happens on my Xbox now and I have not played a Plus game for many months. I was hoping that this month would change that but not for me. I actually own the majority of the games already and I will say that Broken Age is the highlight here.
For me I quit playing when they blocked content because I did not want to buy the over priced DLC. However though if I get it now, I can get the full version (Base game + DLC + Taken King) for £40 I think (will have to check) but me being cheap I may wait for it to drop in price. From what I have read the Y2 update has fixed all the issues I had with it before. I understand that it is a MMO and grinding is key but what they wanted in the original game was just plain silly
Too many games out this time of year for me to even think about starting any of these. Might give Home Grown ago but my PS+ Sub runs out in a few days with no chance of me renewing it this time around.
This game is amazing and I am having a blast playing it. Entering a base, planting C4 on all coms towers and setting them off without even being noticed. Fun times
My plus is up for renewal and was going to see what was in this months line up to decide if I should renew and it looks like I will not. Another disappointing month and until they shape things I will not return. Plus was great but now it feels empty.
I read a good article somewhere explain why this holiday season is the time for Microsoft to get the jump on Sony. Compared side by side (at the moment), Microsoft has a lot of exclusive games coming out. If they do not get the jump on Sony, then they never will. @Kohaku I agree. No need for any new consoles any time soon. Like you said they are both selling well but one better than the other
I think 6 is a little too generous. As a game it really is does not offer much. This is just YouTube bait 😒 What is the cost of this "game" - cannot see the side bar on mobile.
@get2sammyb It may be fast and fluid but it is a nightmare to find a game that you have not played in a while. Once it has gone off the ribbon, you then have to go into your Library (which contains EVERYTHING!) and search there. I have to agree with others on here, it is a very boring OS. I am getting on Xbone this week so I will be able to see the difference between companies but I have Windows 10 at the moment and the Xbox App (which is going to be the future One's layout) knocks spots of the PS4 OS. Once last point, why can Sony not do a Total Play Time!? Xbox does it, 3DS does it (an WiiU? Not sure about this - can some one confirm) and Steam does this! It cannot be that hard. They need to have a feature where us the players can recommend features that need to be added. I believe there is one but I doubt they listen.
All in all,... Microsoft = King of the OS Sony = King of the Hardware
@kyleforrester87 I joined a couple of times but just ended up forgetting about it. PS staff should have maybe pushed it to the front page. Maybe next time.....
So Bungie have finally got down off their high horse. I stopped playing when I looked into how much work was required to level your "light" up once you got there! No thank you.
This way looks a lot better but for me it is just too late.
Have I missed part of gaming history? Not owning a Dreamcast I must ask some questions. Shenmue? What is it? Why is it so.important to have a third one?
Sorry if this angers anyone. I have only heard the name around the net but have never looked deeper into it.
@kyleforrester87 10-12 to get into it? Wtf? I really need to understand why is so good? What makes this stand out above everything else? It cannot be the characters? They are very bland at the start! :/
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Re: Microsoft Parodies PS4's Infamous Game Sharing Video
@AnubisLK8T2 Yea I sold by Xbox 360 close to the end of the cycle when M$ stopped caring about the gamers which was still apparent at the launch of the Xbone. I believe they have turned this around now and things are looking better.
But with PS Now you can play PS3 games on your Vita! What a world we live in! In fact I can play Xbone games on my laptop, again, what a world!!
Re: Microsoft Parodies PS4's Infamous Game Sharing Video
@AnubisLK8T2 PS Now is very convenient and even though it is a steep price it offers a great way to play older games. The Backwards Compatibility is great on the XBone and I have gone out a purposely brought older games so I can play them again.
Re: Microsoft Parodies PS4's Infamous Game Sharing Video
@Gamer83 For me it was when they said it does not cost anything (yea I know if you have digital games it will not). I think it is a great feature and I have gone out to get some titles that I loved last gen but it did cost me something.
Re: Microsoft Parodies PS4's Infamous Game Sharing Video
It costs nothing? So what if I walk into my local GAME and just take the game I want to play? It always costs "something"
Such a stupid video
Re: Talking Point: Should Sony Build an Elite DualShock 4 Controller for PS4?
@ShogunRok Build quality is bad? Have you held a Xbox One pad? I feel that mine might break if I press the buttons hard it might break? In fact I think my A button is broke after very little use :/
Re: Review: Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 2: Assembly Required (PS4)
@Splat Tales was great (best one in a while) but I agree that GOT was very boring to play. I hoped that this one would be different but looks like I was wrong. Back to the Wolf on my Vita
Re: Rise of the Tomb Raider's Launch Trailer Readies You for PS4's Fall 2016 Release
@get2sammyb It will be thrown into Black Friday bundles - I cannot wait to get my hands on this is a few weeks
Re: Your Free PS4 PlayStation Plus Games for November Include Magicka 2, The Walking Dead
@get2sammyb the psp version
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/invizimals/cid=EP9000-UCES01241_00-GPCINVIZIM000001
Re: Rumour: No Man's Sky Development Is Troubled on PS4
But it has taken sooooo long to get to this point :/
Re: Your Free PS4 PlayStation Plus Games for November Include Magicka 2, The Walking Dead
Full line up is live BTW
Re: Your Free PS4 PlayStation Plus Games for November Include Magicka 2, The Walking Dead
@get2sammyb Do you get the feeling that if the post goes live today it will be scheduled for after 5pm when everyone has left the office for the weekend?
Re: Your Free PS4 PlayStation Plus Games for November Include Magika 2, The Walking Dead
I have a feeling that we will not see the PS3 and Vita line up until next week. This video screams "quick guys lets get something out there before people start to riot!"
Re: Guide: What Time Is Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference?
Is your body ready... wait wrong company
Re: Opinion: We're So Sick of Saving the Bloody World
I agree with @Bad-MuthaAdebisi about the need for better story writing. I myself love a good story and I must agree that I have saved the world many times in the past. The issue is (like Sammy has already said) that it seems to have become the go to script for the majority of the game. I have just finished Uncharted and even though the ending is pretty weak, it did not end in me saving the world - it ended in me just getting off the damn island alive (very similar to what Tomb Raider did). Like I said, not a great ending but different enough to make it count.
We went through a phase of major blockbuster movie style scripting but now where we currently are feels lazy. I feel like developers have three dice they role - the 1st has Open World on all sides, the 2nd has Save The World on all sides and the third one is the Character's Quirk.
It has been a long while since a game's story has blown my mind - maybe The Last of Us was the last one. Next to the Bioshock series, TLOU is story writing at it's best.
Re: Review: SkyScrappers (PS4)
This is only £9.99 (£8.99 atm) on Steam!
Re: PS4's Until Dawn Discounted in Spooky EU Hallowe'en Sale
@get2sammyb I too was looking at dipping to get Zombi
Re: Talking Point: Does EA Access Really Represent Poor Value for PS4 Players?
@Gamer83 Yes! The perfect answer! Look at what is on offer on Any service and make your mind up. I myself have now and access as it suits my lifestyle
Re: Talking Point: Does EA Access Really Represent Poor Value for PS4 Players?
@get2sammyb I have EA Access on my Xbox One and I think it is great value! In fact, I have held off buying Fifa 16 because at the moment 15 is enough for me until 16 goes into the Vault. I think Sony are silly not letting EA Access onto the system - it would only make sense if EA were part of the PS Now Sub but they are not.
@LieutenantFatman £48? My sub cost me £19.99 which is a bargain imo
Wait I see your mistake here. You have multiplied the monthly sub of EA Access by 12 and compared it to the YEARLY cost of PS+
Monthly cost of PS+ would work out at about £70
Wow, when you break it down like that PS+ is a rip off (my opinion) - I have not re-subbed as of yet due to the poor quality of the IGC in recent months. The last good game I thought was rocket league which was brilliant.
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Re: Feature: Our Top 5 PS4 Games of EGX 2015
The best game was an indie title callef Party Hard! I hope it comes to the consoles!
Re: Opinion: PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Is One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Why can I not pin my favourite games Sony? It is the best (and only) feature of the Xbox One dashboard! Come on :/
Re: October's PlayStation Plus Lineup Is Going to P*** People Off
I dropped my subscription last month as I had not being getting my value for money. Most of my online play happens on my Xbox now and I have not played a Plus game for many months. I was hoping that this month would change that but not for me. I actually own the majority of the games already and I will say that Broken Age is the highlight here.
Re: Poll: Has Destiny Won You Back With The Taken King?
For me I quit playing when they blocked content because I did not want to buy the over priced DLC. However though if I get it now, I can get the full version (Base game + DLC + Taken King) for £40 I think (will have to check) but me being cheap I may wait for it to drop in price. From what I have read the Y2 update has fixed all the issues I had with it before. I understand that it is a MMO and grinding is key but what they wanted in the original game was just plain silly
Re: Round Up: What Did Sony Announce for PS4, PS3, Vita During Its Pre-TGS Presser?
@get2sammyb Phew?! When I finish work I am going have to post all this news at the I am at!
Re: Feature: What PS4, PS3, and Vita Reveals Should You Expect During Sony's Pre-TGS Presser?
@NomNom Everyone should be excited for this news!
Re: Play UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football Exclusively on PS4
@get2sammyb
Re: Play UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football Exclusively on PS4
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I remember the night. it was a school night and I stayed up to watch the entire game. It was such drama!
Re: You Could Have Been Playing Destiny 2 Later This Month
@ruckus757 I am glad I am not the only one
Re: You Could Have Been Playing Destiny 2 Later This Month
No one needs Destiny 2
Re: Game of the Month: What Were the Best PlayStation Games of August 2015?
@get2sammyb I am loving Dawn at the moment. In fact, my Wife enjoys watchin me play it (whilst hidding under a blanket of course!)
Re: Download Your Free PlayStation Plus Games Right Now
Too many games out this time of year for me to even think about starting any of these. Might give Home Grown ago but my PS+ Sub runs out in a few days with no chance of me renewing it this time around.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 3.00 Will Boost PlayStation Plus Cloud Storage Space
Heads up guys - the beta is live
https://psnbeta.eu.playstation.com/
Enjoy
Re: First Impressions: Is Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain on PS4 the Best Entry Yet?
This game is amazing and I am having a blast playing it. Entering a base, planting C4 on all coms towers and setting them off without even being noticed. Fun times
Re: Feature: What Are September 2015's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
My plus is up for renewal and was going to see what was in this months line up to decide if I should renew and it looks like I will not. Another disappointing month and until they shape things I will not return.
Plus was great but now it feels empty.
Re: July 2015 NPD: PS4 Tops Hardware and Software Sales Again
I read a good article somewhere explain why this holiday season is the time for Microsoft to get the jump on Sony. Compared side by side (at the moment), Microsoft has a lot of exclusive games coming out. If they do not get the jump on Sony, then they never will.
@Kohaku I agree. No need for any new consoles any time soon. Like you said they are both selling well but one better than the other
Re: Review: Goat Simulator (PS4)
@get2sammyb that is not a bad price for what you get. Anything over a tenner would just be silly
Re: Review: Goat Simulator (PS4)
I think 6 is a little too generous. As a game it really is does not offer much. This is just YouTube bait 😒
What is the cost of this "game" - cannot see the side bar on mobile.
Re: Is This Redesigned PS4 User Interface an Improvement?
@get2sammyb It may be fast and fluid but it is a nightmare to find a game that you have not played in a while. Once it has gone off the ribbon, you then have to go into your Library (which contains EVERYTHING!) and search there.
I have to agree with others on here, it is a very boring OS.
I am getting on Xbone this week so I will be able to see the difference between companies but I have Windows 10 at the moment and the Xbox App (which is going to be the future One's layout) knocks spots of the PS4 OS.
Once last point, why can Sony not do a Total Play Time!? Xbox does it, 3DS does it (an WiiU? Not sure about this - can some one confirm) and Steam does this! It cannot be that hard. They need to have a feature where us the players can recommend features that need to be added. I believe there is one but I doubt they listen.
All in all,...
Microsoft = King of the OS
Sony = King of the Hardware
Re: Community: Final Fantasy VII Voted Push Square Readers' Greatest Ever Game
@kyleforrester87 I joined a couple of times but just ended up forgetting about it. PS staff should have maybe pushed it to the front page. Maybe next time.....
Re: Community: Final Fantasy VII Voted Push Square Readers' Greatest Ever Game
VII?! The best game?! I say it was rigged!
Re: Gamescom 2015: We Want to Be More Respectful of Players' Time with Destiny, Says Bungie
So Bungie have finally got down off their high horse. I stopped playing when I looked into how much work was required to level your "light" up once you got there! No thank you.
This way looks a lot better but for me it is just too late.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4?
I am buying a Xbox One in a couple of weeks so I will be playing it on there. Why wait?
Re: E3 2015: You Won't Be Receiving a Retail Release of Shenmue III PS4
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi That sounds... different
Re: E3 2015: You Won't Be Receiving a Retail Release of Shenmue III PS4
Have I missed part of gaming history? Not owning a Dreamcast I must ask some questions. Shenmue? What is it? Why is it so.important to have a third one?
Sorry if this angers anyone. I have only heard the name around the net but have never looked deeper into it.
Re: Talking Point: Was EA's E3 2015 Press Conference Up Your Alley?
What did we all think of the new Mobile Games?
Re: Talking Point: Was EA's E3 2015 Press Conference Up Your Alley?
They played it very safe this year
Re: E3 2015: Yes, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Is Coming to PS4
Cannot wait for this
Re: E3 2015: Transformers: Devastation Is the Childhood Title of Your Dreams
OMG! This looks amazing - I will be getting this day 1! I believe @ShogunRok! As long as Bay does not touch this!
Re: Site News: Our PlayStation E3 2015 Coverage Starts Now
A FREE account? Where do I sign.... oh. Alread have
Re: Mark Cerny's Knack Team May Be the Ones to Save The Last Guardian
This game will end up Luke Duke Nukem Forever at this rate
Re: Guide: The Best Character Builds for Geralt in The Witcher 3 on PS4
@kyleforrester87 10-12 to get into it? Wtf?
I really need to understand why is so good? What makes this stand out above everything else? It cannot be the characters? They are very bland at the start! :/