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Propagation: Paradise Hotel (PSVR2)

Get ready for a detailed explanation from a respected member of this community why at least half of the games listed here are not suitable for children at all, lol.

@Shepherd_Tallon Good call! Those might actually fit with a little bit of stretching. I just checked my Switch and Sense controllers, size is very similar.

@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah, I've seen that one, thank you! Maybe, I'll just buy a case, probably no need for a screen protector. I'm not particularly talented at putting them on. And when I nail it, there's an annoying dust spec somewhere, lol.

@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah, probably not but I will still look out for caps in the future. Surely, someone will make some or there'll be other ones that fit the sticks well enough.

@P7um82 "I make no excuses for being fortunate enough to able to play my console in a different room to that of my main tv."

Me neither. In fact, my PS5 is in another room with its own setup. One of my points was that there are still instances or individual preferences that can still sometimes trump that option without replacing it. It's worth it for me, it isn't for you and the vast majority of PS5 owners and that is fine. You take care, too.

@Shepherd_Tallon Afaik, they're using the thumbsticks of the PSVR2 Sense controllers which are smaller than the DS4/Dualsense ones. But yes, I've been thinking about thumbstick caps as well. Maybe there'll be some 3rd party ones down the line. Although I have to say I never wore any of mine down but I remember this being an issue with the first few batches with the DS4.

@P7um82 Way to misrepresent what I was actually saying while at the same time ignoring deviances that might not apply to your own home environment or preferences. You're right: Under these circumstances, there's no chance we agree on anything, which btw. was never a goal to begin with. Have a good one.

@P7um82 Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to convince anyone of the device, just to give you some perspective as to why this device does attract people with specific use cases. If you had bad experiences with remote play in the past, I can totally see why you do not want it when you have better alternatives. I don't quite get the squeezing money remark though. It's an optional accessory that no one is badgered into buying, especially since Sony is already providing remote play for no additional cost in case you want to use your PC, tablet or smartphone. The Portal is aimed at people that like remote play but want additional benefits, such as screen size or better haptics. Yes, very niche. But I happen to fall into that category. My girlfriend would kill me if I placed an additional monitor on the coffee table in front of our couch, lol.

@Shepherd_Tallon Will you be getting a screen protector for your unit? I was waiting for an unboxing like that to see whether there's maybe a softcase that comes with it but does not seem to be the case. Now, I am contemplating whether I should buy a case, a screen protector or both. I'll probably not use it outside of my home.

@Shepherd_Tallon Yeah, I agree. People also forget or do not know that resolution only matters in conjunction with screen size. 4K does not give you anything when you're too far away, which is a lot closer than a lot of people believe. For the Portal screen 1080p is the sweetspot. If it were 4K, you would have to hold it much closer to your face.

As for the audio: I have no idea mate. People are probably just reading "does not support Bluetooth" and that's what they derive from it, lol.

In general, I always chuckle when I see comments in the vein of "Device x should have function y, what are they thinking?!" as if Sony does not consider all of it thoroughly. I get the feeling people base their judgments on what they want the device to be, not what it is. This is a dedicated remote play device for people with a specific use case and it most likely won't speak to the masses, I get it. But there's a difference between "I have no use case for that" and "This thing is trash"

@P7um82 Let me address your points one by one:

1. Use case: Sometimes, the TV is in use by someone else. Yet, you still might want to play and stay in the same room, e.g. occassionally talking to someone else while they're watching TV. Also, it can be used anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection, so you can also use it out of your own home.

2. Yes, you will be able to hear without proprietary ear buds. Either by using the speakers on the unit or the headphone jack.

3. Internet connection - biggest misconception I'm seeing everywhere: People tend to believe the higher your bandwith, the better the remote play experience and that you need a comically fast one to enjoy remote play. However, the ceiling is reached rather quickly for 1080p streaming. It doesn't matter whether you have a 20 MBit or a 1000 MBit connection, the experience will most likely be the same.

I still buy physical whenever I can but more out of pragmatic reasons these days. Every once in a while, there's a game that I end up not liking, so I can make the majority of money back quickly. Also, I always get games 2-5 days early (nice little bonus) and they are usually cheaper here.

In the past, I used to love looking at my games on the shelf and build a collection. However, that has changed over the last couple of years, it doesn't really give me anything any more. I'll probably still buy physical as long as I can for the reasons mentioned above but a digital only future certaintly won't stop me from gaming altogether. I also had no issue buying Alan Wake 2 at launch. Also, depending on how the Portal will perform, I could see myself getting annoyed with physical more and more if PS5 remote play becomes a frequent playstyle for me.

It could be a neon green cardboard box for all I care. That said, yes, I think neither of them are particularly pretty.

His game of the year? Lies of P.

@Nepp67 If I remember correctly, one of their teams is working on a new IP.

@Constable_What "I finished it, only have 1 trophy to get, but I missed something and I'm locked out."

I feel your pain. I missed literally one beep . I wasn't even going for the Plat and saw it after the fact. Now it annoys me, lol.

As for the question: Rock solid 9 from me. If it wasn't for some of the Alan sections, could have been a 10.

@Max_the_German After all the DLC has been released maybe.

Not only did it come very close to From Software games in the same genre for me, it also brought some fresh ideas as well. My surprise hit of the year.

Some pretty weird stuff has been piling up over the last few months. Hopefully, the situation isn't as dire as it seems.

@HonestHick Yeah, I can see why. As much as I love my wired cans sound-wise, sometimes I wish I would have never tried them. Because I was happy with the sound I knew and being able to walk around while still chatting to my friends. Ignorance is bliss, lol. But I simply can't go back now.

@HonestHick headphone audio is one of few areas where higher monetary value doesn't (necessarily) equal better quality. Especially with wireless gaming branded headsets where you're mostly paying for features, not for audio quality.

@Arkham24601 replacement velours pads will probably be available shortly after launch, at least that's how it went with the Pulse 3D.

When I'm trying to be as objective as possible 9/10. On a personal note, I'd give it an 8/10, simply due to the fact that I am not too much into the whole super heroes thing in general. But it is hard to deny that this is a high quality game. I simply hope Insomniac won't turn into a Marvel only studio.

@gaston They'd be so dumb. They gotta know that a new VR title would be one of the safest bets.

Announce a new Astro game and my mind will be soothed.

@Sil_Am Yeah, I'm sure that's exactly what it is. (lol)

@Nightcrawler71 Yes or watch an in-depth synopsis of the first one. From what I've heard, there's a pretty good one by Sam Lake himself on IGN.

@Sil_Am "You're letting them win, just because it's a good game."

Not sure if trolling or not.

I like and dislike those stats at the same time. I appreciate the quality of the games but I also hope Insomniac won't turn into a Marvel only studio.

@Icey664 Nope, don't even bother.

@HonestHick I agree, I'd rather have them not buy anything at all. But I'm afraid they will have to react in some way if things keep developing like they are at the moment.

@HonestHick I think Sony can buy pretty much whatever they want. Just not as a cash deal. Their leverage with the brand alone is huge. The issue is that borrowing money is expensive right now.

Everyone: Yay, Spiderman.
Me: Yay, Murder on the Orient Express.

Nothing but love for atmospheric adventure games. Also @ everyone: Play Syberia - The World Before.

One of the games where I do not care about the rating which will most likely be butt. I grew up with point and click adventures, still love them and I have a soft spot for Christie stories.

It's the same in Europe with my local Best Buy equivalent we have here. Years ago, they stopped selling physical Xbox games but the PS and Nintendo selection was still pretty big. Now, they only maybe have 4 or 5 of the top sellers to choose from. Just a matter of time.

@Th3solution Maybe when the Part I remaster will be released for PS6.

@Supergunshot Didn't say grounded plot.

@Supergunshot Yeah, when you ignore the "for a lack of a better word" which I also said, then it is no wonder it comes off as a stretch.

@Supergunshot Yeah, I think it is because I have no personal attachment to the character. I haven't read the comics as a kid like many people have. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the games for what they were but not because of the character which adds additional enjoyment for those who grew up with Spider-Man. I think all this super hero stuff is a bit "childish" for the lack of a better word with the spider suit and all that. Maybe I enjoyed Infamous more because it was a bit more grounded in that sense.

@Shepherd_Tallon

"in the end I didn't even know what I liked to play anymore." Man, that hit home for me. Totally the same for me!

"but if that doesn't release this year I think I'll just play Uncharted 4 on my Portal all day while I watch Christmas movies."

Jesus Christ, I'm imagining it in my head and now I wanna do that, too. LOL!

@Shepherd_Tallon oh yes, those were the days. As a consequence, this Christmas, instead of playing something new for the sake of it, I'll be replaying FF7 Remake Intergrade in preparation for February. I'd rather replay a game I know I love as opposed to experiencing something new that is only mildly interesting. Time well spent has become my top currency when it comes to gaming. This used to be very much different when I tried to experience as many games as I possibly could.

@Shepherd_Tallon this is me nowadays. Over the last couple of years, I have played less and less games overall, but the ones I (re)played, I squeezed every drop out of. So much more satisfying. I guess I have learnt to be ok with not playing everything, even if it appeals to me.

@Shepherd_Tallon Same. Who am I fooling? As stupid as it is. Inject that franchise into my veins.

I'm not the biggest fan of superhero games, especially those with comic characters, and I have no idea why because I absolutely love Infamous, for example. Still, I'm somehow looking forward to it as I had fun with the previous ones. But I'm not overly hyped about it

Well, you've got my attention now.

I've got nothing against live service games in general. They have their place. But not every live service game needs infinite legs. I hope that's not what was happening here with the Bungie interventions.

But but but...it's useless, no one wants it!

Gotta love people who have no use case for it and can't look past their own.

Ah yes, the good ole Sony Xbox. Great find.

Carrying on with NG+ in Lies of P. What an excellent game it is. Might even be my favorite of the year.