If you aren't seeing much of an improvement visually, maybe don't watch this video on your cell phone or a 1080p computer monitor. Watch it on a 4k display.
Also...SONY's fault for always letting it get it to this point. Why wait & wait & wait to show your hand and open a window for leaks to come out? At least TELL US something is something is on the way. But, as always, Sony is gonna Sony ...
One of our cats can't be fooled and isn't interested. Our other cat, well she is easily amused and will follow Stray around the screen, and rub up against the controller as I press the 'purr' button๐
Cash grab this. Cash grab that. Who ****** cares? Self-important, useless comments going for cheap 'likes'. You don't care for the game, We get it โ I don't see why you need to mention it every article about the game.
@Grimwood I was the same โ extremely difficult (read: frustrating) games I usually bypass. But Returnal was special to me. I actually beat it, and even Platinum'd it โ You can do it, it just takes a lot of perseverance๐๐ฝ
Good ole EA, spending thousands of dollars for licensed music that people never asked for or needed. If I need licensed music, I can play it in the background off a bluetooth speaker. (or the Spotify PS5 app, like Sony would want) Not a big deal, as long as I can turn it off.
@Kidfunkadelic83 Yup, same here. Ironically that was one of my main gripes about OLED's, is it takes some level of "babysitting" in order to prevent burn-in. (Granted, there are some built-in features to help prevent burn-in, as well.) I love tech, though, so if I get burn-in again in a couple years, I'll be on the lookout for latest tech then (updated QD-OLED? or even micro-OLED?๐ฒ)
@Kidfunkadelic83 I got burned(in) by OLED with the B6, so I had a healthy fear of buying that technology again. But after being disappointed with the Samsung QN90A, and not blown away by the Sony X95J, I bit the bullet and got the 55" C1. And I love it. To my surprise its brightness is on-par with the QLED's, and I decided that if I get burn-in again, well, then I'll be ready for the latest tech when that happens.
@__jamiie "Maybe it was solely so they could charge for this 'premium' model." I would understand that, as not everyone would make use of it, it would just add to their cost of manufacturing. Me personally I wouldn't use the back buttons as much, I think I would accidentally hit back buttons too often. But, a premium build with swappable thumbsticks, etc.? I'd pay for that.
Cool to see an exec actually rationalize why it wouldn't work and break it down the way that he did. I'm always pro-consumer, but people (this site) need to [accept] the fact that Microsoft has the money to take losses in order to gain subscriptions & engagements, by any means necessary. Sony just does not have the ability, so stop expecting them to try to compete with Game Pass...
Imagine someone clicking thru and either purchasing that accidentally, or just to test things out for the F of it --- I would imagine Sony fighting tooth 'n' nail to refuse that refund ...
I never owned a PSP. How will these games be displayed? They were obviously at a lower rez (480p?) โ How will they be blown up to fit HD tv screens? How good will it look?
I appreciate that it's all about gameplay first (locked 60fps & 120fps modes). But, man, this franchise could use a shot in the arm, graphically. Been waiting an actual next-gen F1 experience. I think the color tones are a little too washed out and can look cartoony. Ah well.
Glad I got in on the PS Now stacking when I did...
I'm usually one to slam corporations, but (unpopular opinion) I feel like Sony giving PS Plus Premium to (PS Plus + PS Now) subscribers even if their current PS Plus expiration date far exceeds their Now subscription, was a bit "generous" of Sony. (Say if your PS Now sub ends in 2 months, but you have 3 years of PS Plus remaining, then you are making out BIG!)
I can't be angry at Sony for it, when it's possible that people are paying for their lowest-level of service, yet receiving their highest-level of service ...
Graphics engine is long in the tooth๐ it's [been] time for an upgrade... And they overdo it on the atmospheric lighting in night races โ way too much "fog" and light pollution. I'd prefer more of a realistic look, like GT7 has...
No mention of a new 'Braking Point', which I am good with. The F1 Life mode sounds more interesting.
@ILikeStake @BARO08 Agree that the omission of ACC on this list is a shame. Although I haven't played it since GT7 came out.๐ Wish the ACC update didn't release the same time as GT...
@GoodGame Playing GT7 โ or any other sim-style driving game โ with a wheel & pedals takes the immersion to a higher level. If budget and space permits, I highly recommend.
@Stocksy Oh, no, don't get me wrong, it is most definitely rigged! Whatever their formula is, it's bad, and there's nothing random to it when all five items don't have an equal chance of being landed on. These 2 spins of mine were certainly outliers.
Seen YouTube videos of how rigged the roulette spins are to reward you with the worst or lowest valued or useful item โ and they certainly are โ but the last couple daily marathons spins I got a 1,000,000 cr. reward, followed by a 500,000 cr. reward๐ I will take it.
@naruball That is fair. A game won't hit every person the same way. Demon's Souls for me was a nice adventure, but the die & return to the start of the world thing did feel tortuous, to the point that I resorted to save-scumming (no shame here). However, Returnal, for whatever reason, I would play until 12am, despite having work early the next morning, after a 2-hour run ended in death, I'd find myself motivated to start another run immediately. For me, it was that fun, engaging. There aren't many games in my over 35 years of gaming that would hand my ass to me over & over again and I still had fun & liked the challenge. So beating the game and then platinuming it did provide a sense of accomplishment.
Oh, by "supercharging players", I thought you meant over-charging PlayStation gamers $70 for this roster update that still features a PS3-era graphics engine & stale animations.๐
1. In my two roulette spins from daily marathons, I received cars โ so it's already an improvement that had previously netted the least valuable reward nearly 100% of the time.
2. Still want to see weather conditions prior to going into a race; it's kind of useful information to know going into a race...
3. Interested if they programmed the 'dials' on the V2 wheel to adjust MFD settings...
4. Really want PD to consider taking the single-player campaign offline, but know that is a pipe dream, so kind of is what it is...
Played it for free on Game Pass yesterday, only played 3.5 innings, got bored, a real snoozefest, and went straight back to GT7 and Returnal. And I'll probably just delete it today, despite having ample storage space. lol. Other than the 60fps, not much different between this and MLB 18, the last game I purchased, and still the same stale graphics engine & animations from the PS3, two generations ago.
For those having trouble (getting the page no longer exists error) โ open the link (from Wario64) and open it in a web browser. It won't work if (your phone) tries to open it in the PlayStation app ...
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Re: Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Teased for Next Week
Any fixes to penalties in Sport mode? Haven't played the game in a month because of it.
Re: Sony Posts Official The Last of Us: Part I PS5 Gameplay in Extended Look
Looks amazing โ Day 1 for me.
If you aren't seeing much of an improvement visually, maybe don't watch this video on your cell phone or a 1080p computer monitor. Watch it on a 4k display.
Also...SONY's fault for always letting it get it to this point. Why wait & wait & wait to show your hand and open a window for leaks to come out? At least TELL US something is something is on the way. But, as always, Sony is gonna Sony ...
Re: Naughty Dog Employee Implies The Last of Us PS5 Gameplay Is Rebuilt, Says Leaks Are Extremely Hurtful
Sony marketing & communication is always reactive; never active.
Re: Random: Cats Watching Stray Is Your New Favourite Twitter Account
One of our cats can't be fooled and isn't interested. Our other cat, well she is easily amused and will follow Stray around the screen, and rub up against the controller as I press the 'purr' button๐
Re: The Last of Us: Part I's Emotional Intro on PS5 Has Leaked
@MattBoothDev Good point. I'd be interested to know, as well.
Re: The Last of Us: Part I's Emotional Intro on PS5 Has Leaked
Cash grab this. Cash grab that. Who ****** cares? Self-important, useless comments going for cheap 'likes'. You don't care for the game, We get it โ I don't see why you need to mention it every article about the game.
Re: Stray (PS5) - Atmospheric Adventure Is the Cat's Pyjamas
"Feline good" ... "Selene, Die On" for the Returnal review ... ALways clever subheadings. You guys make Pure Xbox seem so boring.
Re: Explore Returnal's Derelict Citadel in IGN's Art of the Level
@Grimwood I was the same โ extremely difficult (read: frustrating) games I usually bypass. But Returnal was special to me. I actually beat it, and even Platinum'd it โ You can do it, it just takes a lot of perseverance๐๐ฝ
Re: Over 50 Ubisoft Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium by End of 2022
Watch Dogs 2 PS5 (4K60) patch, pls ...
Re: Sony Officially Licenses PS5 SSD from Western Digital
Prices have dropped a good $140 for the 2TB since I bought it 1 year ago๐
Re: Reaction: PS Plus' PS5, PS4 Restart Is Welcome and Smart
Wow the tone about the new PS+ has really changed on this website from what it was 3-4 weeks ago๐ค
Re: F1 22 to Feature a Licensed Soundtrack for the First Time in the Series
Good ole EA, spending thousands of dollars for licensed music that people never asked for or needed. If I need licensed music, I can play it in the background off a bluetooth speaker. (or the Spotify PS5 app, like Sony would want)
Not a big deal, as long as I can turn it off.
Re: Rumour: Sony Poised to Reveal 'Perfect for PS5' Gaming Monitors
@Kidfunkadelic83 Yup, same here. Ironically that was one of my main gripes about OLED's, is it takes some level of "babysitting" in order to prevent burn-in. (Granted, there are some built-in features to help prevent burn-in, as well.) I love tech, though, so if I get burn-in again in a couple years, I'll be on the lookout for latest tech then (updated QD-OLED? or even micro-OLED?๐ฒ)
Re: Rumour: Sony Poised to Reveal 'Perfect for PS5' Gaming Monitors
@Kidfunkadelic83 I got burned(in) by OLED with the B6, so I had a healthy fear of buying that technology again. But after being disappointed with the Samsung QN90A, and not blown away by the Sony X95J, I bit the bullet and got the 55" C1. And I love it. To my surprise its brightness is on-par with the QLED's, and I decided that if I get burn-in again, well, then I'll be ready for the latest tech when that happens.
Re: Rumour: Sony to Announce a Premium Pro Controller for PS5
@__jamiie "Maybe it was solely so they could charge for this 'premium' model."
I would understand that, as not everyone would make use of it, it would just add to their cost of manufacturing. Me personally I wouldn't use the back buttons as much, I think I would accidentally hit back buttons too often. But, a premium build with swappable thumbsticks, etc.? I'd pay for that.
Re: Rumour: Sony to Announce a Premium Pro Controller for PS5
FINALLY! Been wanting one ever since the Xbox Elite controllers came out.
Re: Take-Two Boss Believes New PS Plus Is the Right Approach to Subscriptions
Cool to see an exec actually rationalize why it wouldn't work and break it down the way that he did.
I'm always pro-consumer, but people (this site) need to [accept] the fact that Microsoft has the money to take losses in order to gain subscriptions & engagements, by any means necessary. Sony just does not have the ability, so stop expecting them to try to compete with Game Pass...
Re: PS Plus Collection's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Won't Upgrade to PS5 for Free
@Max_the_German "Here my deleted comment (#2) in appropriate language: Make love to yourself, Capcom."
Oooooh, talk dirty to me ๐
I owned the game prior to PS+ Collection โ I will gladly take the free upgrade, thank you Capcom.
Re: Random: PS Store Bug Sets Tekken 2 Price at $9,999
Imagine someone clicking thru and either purchasing that accidentally, or just to test things out for the F of it --- I would imagine Sony fighting tooth 'n' nail to refuse that refund ...
Re: Stray Jumps Straight to PS Plus Extra, Premium on 19th July
This game is going to cause one of our cat's head to explode, she will probably jump onto the TV screen thinking Stray a real cat.
Re: Devolver Digital Teases No Doubt Dangerously Daft Direct for 9th June
Sad. From the title I was expecting this to be some kind of No Doubt, Danger Mouse, Daft Punk collabo.
Pretty awesome teaser...
Re: PS Plus Members in Asia Irate As Sony Wipes Discounts on Tier Upgrades, Demands Upfront Fee for Stacked Subs
@Milktastrophe Thanks for confirming/reiterating (that stacked PS Now subs are safe)
Re: Next Gran Turismo 7 Update Includes Another Three Cars
Fix the penalty system in Sport mode.
Re: More PS1, PSP Games Launching on PS Plus Premium Revealed
I never owned a PSP. How will these games be displayed? They were obviously at a lower rez (480p?) โ How will they be blown up to fit HD tv screens? How good will it look?
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 9.60 Is Available to Download Now
No article for the PS5 system update that also went out today?
Re: Hands On: Matchpoint: Tennis Championships Could Be the Ace We've Been Waiting For
better than AO Tennis 2?
Re: F1 22 Shows Off Miami Grand Prix in Slick Gameplay Trailer
I appreciate that it's all about gameplay first (locked 60fps & 120fps modes). But, man, this franchise could use a shot in the arm, graphically. Been waiting an actual next-gen F1 experience. I think the color tones are a little too washed out and can look cartoony. Ah well.
Re: Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Glad I got in on the PS Now stacking when I did...
I'm usually one to slam corporations, but (unpopular opinion) I feel like Sony giving PS Plus Premium to (PS Plus + PS Now) subscribers even if their current PS Plus expiration date far exceeds their Now subscription, was a bit "generous" of Sony. (Say if your PS Now sub ends in 2 months, but you have 3 years of PS Plus remaining, then you are making out BIG!)
I can't be angry at Sony for it, when it's possible that people are paying for their lowest-level of service, yet receiving their highest-level of service ...
Re: Sony Blocks Subscription Stacking As Pre-Paid PS Plus Cards Stop Working on PS5, PS4
@avatarian "Just because Sony shot itself in the foot doesn't mean my code bought in the black web at a dubious deal should be disabled."
Touche' ๐
Re: Beloved Classics Will Comprise PS Plus Premium Catalogue
MGS1 and Gran Turismo, pls
Re: Free Gran Turismo 7 Update Teased for PS5, PS4
Just release the Ford Mark IV and Jaguar XJ13 so that I can platinum this ish already ๐
Re: EA Sports F1 22 Races onto PS5, PS4 in July
Graphics engine is long in the tooth๐ it's [been] time for an upgrade... And they overdo it on the atmospheric lighting in night races โ way too much "fog" and light pollution. I'd prefer more of a realistic look, like GT7 has...
No mention of a new 'Braking Point', which I am good with. The F1 Life mode sounds more interesting.
Re: Rumour: Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio Reboots Among SEGA's Super Game Plans
No Offspring, no buy.
Re: Best Racing Games on PS5
@ILikeStake @BARO08 Agree that the omission of ACC on this list is a shame. Although I haven't played it since GT7 came out.๐ Wish the ACC update didn't release the same time as GT...
Re: Best Racing Games on PS5
@GoodGame Playing GT7 โ or any other sim-style driving game โ with a wheel & pedals takes the immersion to a higher level. If budget and space permits, I highly recommend.
Re: Mini Gran Turismo 7 Patch Sends Out Invites to Buy World Class Cars
@Stocksy Oh, no, don't get me wrong, it is most definitely rigged! Whatever their formula is, it's bad, and there's nothing random to it when all five items don't have an equal chance of being landed on. These 2 spins of mine were certainly outliers.
Re: New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
I love malted vanilla milkshakes.
Re: Mini Gran Turismo 7 Patch Sends Out Invites to Buy World Class Cars
Seen YouTube videos of how rigged the roulette spins are to reward you with the worst or lowest valued or useful item โ and they certainly are โ but the last couple daily marathons spins I got a 1,000,000 cr. reward, followed by a 500,000 cr. reward๐ I will take it.
Re: Sci-Fi PS5 Exclusive Returnal Sweeps the BAFTAs, Wins Best Game
@naruball That is fair. A game won't hit every person the same way. Demon's Souls for me was a nice adventure, but the die & return to the start of the world thing did feel tortuous, to the point that I resorted to save-scumming (no shame here). However, Returnal, for whatever reason, I would play until 12am, despite having work early the next morning, after a 2-hour run ended in death, I'd find myself motivated to start another run immediately. For me, it was that fun, engaging. There aren't many games in my over 35 years of gaming that would hand my ass to me over & over again and I still had fun & liked the challenge. So beating the game and then platinuming it did provide a sense of accomplishment.
Re: Sci-Fi PS5 Exclusive Returnal Sweeps the BAFTAs, Wins Best Game
@Northern_munkey Agree to disagree. Our experiences with different people can be different.
Re: MLB The Show 22 Supercharging Players As Baseball Season Begins
Oh, by "supercharging players", I thought you meant over-charging PlayStation gamers $70 for this roster update that still features a PS3-era graphics engine & stale animations.๐
Re: Sci-Fi PS5 Exclusive Returnal Sweeps the BAFTAs, Wins Best Game
BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! Happy to see this game getting its just due!
Re: Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.11 Available Now, Increases Rewards and Credit Cap
1. In my two roulette spins from daily marathons, I received cars โ so it's already an improvement that had previously netted the least valuable reward nearly 100% of the time.
2. Still want to see weather conditions prior to going into a race; it's kind of useful information to know going into a race...
3. Interested if they programmed the 'dials' on the V2 wheel to adjust MFD settings...
4. Really want PD to consider taking the single-player campaign offline, but know that is a pipe dream, so kind of is what it is...
5. Really nice update. Let's keep it going.
Re: MLB The Show 22 (PS5) - Baseball Sim Plays Great But Doesn't Add Enough
Played it for free on Game Pass yesterday, only played 3.5 innings, got bored, a real snoozefest, and went straight back to GT7 and Returnal. And I'll probably just delete it today, despite having ample storage space. lol. Other than the 60fps, not much different between this and MLB 18, the last game I purchased, and still the same stale graphics engine & animations from the PS3, two generations ago.
Re: Unfortunately, Ubisoft Isn't Also Abandoning NFTs
Who the F buys this crap?
Re: MLB The Show 22 (PS5) - Baseball Sim Plays Great But Doesn't Add Enough
I'll give it a spin on Game Pass... But Sony/SDS ain't getting a dime until they actually make upgrades worthy of a yearly purchase.
Re: Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
@Gelly lol. Yeah, somehow I feel like these companies would be enforcing MTX on us anyway, to ya know, make even more money, but okay
Re: Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
For those having trouble (getting the page no longer exists error) โ open the link (from Wario64) and open it in a web browser. It won't work if (your phone) tries to open it in the PlayStation app ...
Re: Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
Thanks, Push Square โ I'm good until 2025๐๐ฝ
Re: Real-Life vs Horizon Forbidden West Is a PS5, PS4 Comparison for the Ages
@SoulChimera Yeah, wasn't this posted on this site before?