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@JayJ Luckily, we don't have to line up since not a whole lot people are interested in it.

Will break mine in with Sea of Stars, can't wait.

@Tomato_Goose Nothing if it were earnest. If the leaked e-mails have shown anything, then that corporate representatives should not be trusted with their public narratives. That goes for both sides. Spencer can claim all he wants that he's the shining knight that cares about nothing but the games industry when all he really wants is what his corporate overlords dictate. That said, I do not doubt that he wishes him well but that "gaming industry" as focal point is part of his spiel, just like the "crying" is for Jim.

Ah, the old pseudo-visionary-"it's all about the industry"-spiel again.

The closest I've seen so far to a From Software game in the genre. I usually compare other Soulslikes in order to distinguish them from FS titles. Lies of P is almost on par with them for me. (easy 9)

As much as I like communication with the fanbase, if I had to decide whether I want a bean counter or a likeable, relatable representative, I'd always choose the former, especially seeing how things are going on the "other side".

When I first completed this game, I was 100 percent sure I'd never play it again since Isshin gave me such a hard time. Then I replayed it a couple of years later and something simply clicked to an extent it hasn't before. Now, I can basically rush through the game without any major difficulties and I can't exactly point my finger on what it was that made me "get the combat". The exact same thing happened to me with Returnal, although this one is much more dependent on multiple factors due to the randomly generated nature pertaining to weapons and such.

Lies of P is kicking my butt but it is so much better than I would have thought. I have a soft spot for Steelrising but imo Lies of P is the most polished Soulslike game to date.

Lies of P. Brilliant game but even as a vet of the genre, this is definitely one of the more challenging ones, especially with the build I'm playing. However, it does so much right and also brings some very fresh additions to the genre in terms of weapon customization.

My Lies of P copy didn't arrive yesterday, so I am hoping for today. I've been looking forward to it even more after the demo.

If the controls get a refresh, I can see myself getting the remasters. Otherwise, I'll just play the PS1 versions on my Vita.

Didn't enjoy it at first, ended up loving it.

Everyone: Terrible month.
And here I am actually checking out an Essential game for the first time in probably years. Usually, I already have the games until they hit the service. Either that or they don't interest me at all. Thus, this month is a welcome change for me with Saints Row.

I pre-ordered it a minute after the pre-order trailer went live. I'm all in on this thing. If it doesn't satisfy me, there's a 30 days return window which I will make use of. PS Direct seems to be very accommodating with this from what I've heard. The only dealbreaker I could see right now for me personally, is bad weight distribution. Fingers crossed.

The discourse around PS Plus has irritated me since day one honestly. I've always thought that the value proposition is good, even if the games are not for me. Guess I'm just one of three people total. Saints Row will probably actually be a game I'll look into which I rarely do.
Edit: No, I'm not talking about the price increase here. No one likes those.

They better back it up with more recent titles for Extra and better legacy titles for Premium. Else, I'm back to the lowest tier come December.

I need the PS Portal right now for this one, lol

@AdamNovice you're welcome. Enjoy it, mate. I hope you'll enjoy it.

@AdamNovice Use the short cable and make sure it is properly connected with the angled plug into the Dualsense and the other one into the headset. Iiirc, it might use a bit of force on that connection until it is really in. Other than that, go into the audio settings and make sure the output is set to "all audio" instead of "voice chat (or whatever else it says there". Then make sure the headset volume in the audio settings is set to max. It should work automatically with these settings. Report back if that worked for you. If not, we'll find a solution, shouldn't be too complicated.
Have you tried the headset with your smartphone to check whether it works?

Looks like this thing is tailored to my wants and needs the smartphone/controller attachment combo wasn't able to fulfill, so yeah. Day one for me. If it turns out to be bad or doesn't satisfy me, it's going back within the 30 day return window.

@PlayStationGamer3919 Yes, and one of those two requires a ton more investments and which comes at way higher costs when failing. The other is basically just another controller. Doesn't sell? Stop production and be done with it which you can't just do with PSVR2 because you'd waste millions of dollars.

@PlayStationGamer3919 one is an additive accessory, the other is basically its own ecosystem with way more investments. Hardly comparable.

Probably my favorite franchise of all time and this is no lie. I can't believe it, so happy.

Day one for me. This device was made for exactly for my needs when it comes to remote play.

I am not ashamed to admit that I have a soft spot for old-fashioned Agatha Christie crime stories and the Orient Express in particular which is most likely why I will probably buy it regardless of how badly it will be perceived.

@AdamNovice That's absolutely insane for 62. Just make sure it's the Game One and not the Game Zero which looks similar. Yeah, just try them out and return them if you don't like them but I don't think you will unless you don't like the open back design. Once I went open back, I never looked back. It's so nice to get immersed but still be able to hear your voice, so you're not shouting into the mic. And the open back design makes for so much more spacious feeling, it just sounds so much more natural. There's also a short 1.2 m cable included right away for use with controller which is the perfect length.

I have used mine with an amplifier which got a little more out of them in terms of quality but if you're looking for a simple plug and play solution with great sound in that price range, there's simply no contest for me. The open back design alone seals the deal here.

If you don't happen to like it and want to be more closed off, I'd say the HyperX Cloud is still a solid choice as a closed back alternative.

@AdamNovice at Amazon in the UK, the Sennheiser Game One is on sale right now for 82. The PC37X is the same thing but in all black but more expensive right now. This is a steal. They punch way above their weight and are even considered a gateway into audiophile territory. The microphone is outstanding, too. Also, they have low impedance, so the Dualsense will drive them perfectly, they can get really loud if you want to. This is especially important when driven through the Dualsense that there's overhead. A lot of quality headphones have high impedance and don't get loud enough. A nice comfort feature of them is that the mic auto mutes when you flip it up. Lastly, they have a master volume wheel on the right earcup for on the fly adjustment.
However, they are open back. In case you don't know, that means that they leak volume. So if someone's with you in the room that doesn't want to be disturbed, they are not well-suited. Also, you can hear stuff around you if loud enough. A good example would be your doorbell but it's not like you can hear everything. Hard to explain. As long as you're not living next to a very busy road or you have over the top neighbours, these would be my ideal recommendation. The open back design will give you exceptional imaging and soundstage for the price. Wireless headsets, even around 300 don't even come close to them in terms of sheer audio fidelity. They are super comfy as well as soon as the earpads are broken in. Usually takes
few days only. And despite fragile looking, extremely durable and replacement earpads are cheap, easy to install and can be bought seperately. I'm still using mine from 2015 as good ole reliable. Fantastic cans for the price. Hope that helps

@AdamNovice how do you want to connect them? Via 3.5 mm jack directly into the Dualsense? Do you need a microphone attached to it or are headphones enough? Do you need noise isolation or are you playing in a quiet environment? Sorry for all the questions but I want to give you a solid suggestion.

@get2sammyb It's more about wireless vs wired when it comes to headphones. Wireless headphones branded as gaming headsets are usually largely inferior to much cheaper wired headphones that don't have the gaming branding. I used to love the comfort of wireless gaming headsets but the second I had a quality wired set of cans on my head for half the price, there was no going back.
There's only one I've tested that can go head to head with good wired ones. And it's 500 bucks.

@rusty82 My memory being trash also helps a lot, lol. I replayed the Resistance trilogy a couple of months ago and apart from what they looked like and maybe one or two setspieces, I did not remember a goddamn thing about them.

@wiiware The nice thing about Elden Ring is that it doesn't get progressively harder like some games. It's all about the skills you develop and really "getting" the mechanics. I'd argue Margit is one of the hardest bosses in the entire game at that early stage. It's always nice seeing people getting into the games and enjoying them for what they are instead of whining about how hard they are and how they have no spoon-fed story. Have you played any of the other From Software games in the genre?

Probably replaying Ratchet & Clank (2016) for the 4th or 5th time and aiming for the Platinum this time around which I never bothered to get. I don't know what happened to me over the last few years but nowadays, I'd rather replay a game I know I love instead of trying something new for the sake of it. Probaby because I got burnt too many times with games I didn't end up enjoying as much.

@Neverwild Why am I not surprised?

@Loamy Because 5 out of 40 million users reported that the fluid leaked and killed the console. At least, I remember this being a thing some time this year, just a couple of reports.

@DennisReynolds There's speculation that, while Sony owns the IP, that there's some contractual obligation that only From Software is allowed to work on patches, sequels, remakes, whatever it is. It would make sense. Sony definitely knows what they have here and I guess they would have acted much faster if they could. There has to be something. They can't be that ignorant.

I love the controller apart from the white rubber grips. Not only do they not give me any benefits haptics-wise, the potential discoloration is giving me anxiety, lol. I've seen numerous reports of it turning yellowish which hasn't happened to me yet, it's still shiny white. However, there is a tiny blue spec on it that simply won't come off. This wouldn't be an issue at all if it were plastic like the rest. I just hope I'll be able to keep it in a clean state as long as possible.

@Cutmastavictory It's not like anyone is forcing you to deactivate it.

@Marquez I usually say aesthetics do not matter and now I'm sitting here like: Nah, the standard white plates match the charging station better.

Now that I have the Edge, I'm a little "sad" that I probably won't be getting any of those fancy controllers ever again. I usually did not like the PS variants of controllers in the past and always thought Xbox did a much better job with that but that one right here...Man, this is a beauty.

@nitram2k11 Demon's. Sorry, pet peeve. I can't help it.

@RobynAlecksys They have some of the most critically acclaimed and well-respected WRPG studios under their umbrella whereas Sony doesn't have a single one.

@Anthony_Daniels a first party WRPG studio would definitely help them with broadening their portfolio genre-wise. Xbox is heavily dominating in that sector.

@KaijuKaiser I enjoy it quite a bit. Especially using the eyes for your telekinetic powers really feels special.

@get2sammyb Yeah, I've heard that too. But as we know those are mostly best case scenarios with sound off, lowest brightness etc. That said, I don't know anymore whether that estimate was such a scenario or a more realistic one but four hours I'd be totally fine with.

I understand this will probably be for a very specific target audience only but this thing looks like it was specifically made for me, lol. However, pricing is key for me. Absolutely abysmal battery life (less than 2 hours or so) could be another dealbreaker. Will probably order it from PS Direct either way and simply return it if it doesn't live up to my needs but I'm very much interested generally.

After completing FF16 this week, back to Tears of the Kingdom.

A bit of Synapse in PSVR2 on the side.

Resolution and raytracing wise, I couldn't care less. However, this should ensure more stable and higher framerates and I'm all here for it.

@LifeGirl the "fancy" look should not distract from its name and its purpose.

@Shepherd_Tallon I assume he's talking about the lip service along the lines of "games that have a legacy on PS". However, I think it was intentionally vague and suggests that only the ongoing games like ESO etc. will still see support, not new entries in a series like Wolfenstein and such. That's how I read it at least. I'm not aware of a deal that includes all ABK owned IPs either.

@Arnna Well, he leaked quite a bit of gameplay, therefore setting, characters etc., including the source code.