@rachetmarvel I never thought the online games had the proper Final Fantasy vibe, this looks just the same and not much improved from FFXIV considering it's a single player PS5 game....unless it's not, which I fear is what it and also that wizarding world game unfortunately looks like too.
That was awful. FFXVI looked like a bad cross of FFXIV with Witcher 3 with 5 year old graphics. Resi VIII looked ok, but it's another old IP along with loads of others (Abe's mates still doing same stuff they did on the psone) also too many remakes. Very depressing.
@lacerz I had the money upfront to buy a PS2, but chose to use a finance deal, as I foud it useful. I paid for it within the timeframe and paid no interest. It's not idiotic if you know how to handle your financial affairs correctly.
If they're stuck price wise, after Microsoft's Xbox price reveal. Sony can pull the base out of each box, drop the ps5 price by £20 and flog the base on its own for £29.99 🤣
It's a new studio, I say give them a break, as you say they haven't been given much of a budget, so it explains why it's not Resi remake visuals. Judge them on the end result.
I saw this earlier.
I really hope it was the case that 505 had relented and meant to gift previous purchasers with both The Ultimate Edition now and then later the upgrade for the PS5.
As in: that they wanted to at least get some good PR from it, so had some kind of embargo to announce it later, but some chuckle brother hit the upgrade switch early and then reset it afterwards. If that's the case, they're not having much luck no matter what they do.
There has been a little too much enthusiasm on here lately for 'playing devil's advocate' and 'Aren't dodgy publishers/their dodgy practices actually really good?' Little too much Brow-Nosing going on than I'd like to see.
[Grumpy old voice] See how you kids ruined gaming by buying into online multiplayer, MMOs, digital only consoles, lootboxes levelled enemies etc... what's going to to be next?..the thing YOU don't like?
@SirAngry Exactly DLC isn't GAAS, it's bad enough on it's own along with games needing day one patches to actually make them playable, but the latter is another example of the industry going down the ****hole.
@Cloud39472
That's not full price it's an artificially inflated price.
Thankfully not true anyway.
For instance in the 90's the cost of games went through the roof due to similar greed. I remember Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 at £80 odds for example. People stopped buying new games as much until the prices eventually returned to normal.
Publishers and retailers need reminded every few years that the games industry is healthier when games are a reasonable price allowing customers to buy more titles in a year
@LiamCroft I think it's totally fair assessment. The whole point of the intro is to get you interested in the game and it's pretty awful with clunky controls and a camera you're constantly fighting. It doesn't get much better after that and I'm sick of loot nonsense already after only just catching up on my games backlog to find loads of games doing it.
@Cloud39472
£50?...Certainly not at launch if the prices on Amazon for next gen titles turn out to be correct.
I just love how PS4 games have shot up to £50 or more so they have an excuse to add another £10 again on top of that for PS5 games.
That said, there's no way I'l be paying even £50 for this despite how good it looks.
Ugh I noticed they were doing stupid...um..stuff with the new Crash Bandicoot at £54.99 on Amazon, just so they could bump it up by another tenner. Not gonna fall for it again after paying for Mortal Kombat 3 for £80 odds and then the ultimate version came soon afterwards. Back to taking the preverbial and I want no part in it.
Can't say I'm a fan of heavy involvement with indie studios, it's great in theory as long as there's quality control, but it always seems to devolve into shovelware. Switch is particularly bad at the moment.
'Salty' 'Cry babies' 'Snowflakes' etc. I can't stress enough how sick I am of people on either sides of arguments clogging up comments on articles using repetitive cliched internet buzzwords. Be it games, politics or whatever else, both sides seem to think the insult was made exclusively to mean the type of people they're arguing against and never them. At least use original insults and not copy other phrases in a kneejerk fashion, it doesn't make anyone look particularly intelligent.
Yes, as long as it's not the weird bendy armed bad art design that is usually the case with games at the start of a generation. That really irks me, environment looks great but character design always looks 2 generations old. I don't know if developers get told to tone things down and pace things out across a consoles lifespan or not, but normally the first few games look pretty bad.
I know it's greedy to want it to do everything, but that's what made the original batch of PS3s so great. They played CDs/DVDs/BDs and PSX/2/3 games, that was exactly what I wanted, and also why I was so disappointed with PS4. Ideal solution - in my mind - would be the equivalent now for PS5 whilst also supporting Now and the various digital options for people who don't like to retain physical media, best of both worlds.
@FullbringIchigo 'Moot point' I agree with a lot of what you're saying though, you're pretty much pinning down a lot of stuff people have missed about the story.
Have to say I had exactly zero interest in the game until seeing that. Efficient fighting, flicking blood off the sword, Japanese language option and b/w filter shows they've been taking this seriously, and it still feels like a Sucker Punch game. Definitely getting this day one.
@FullbringIchigo Read the interview with Jason Ronald on Eurogamer. "Ultimately, that's a developer choice. And to be clear, there will be titles that are unique or exclusive to the Xbox Series X generation. The Medium is a great example of that."
Scorn looked interesting, but just CGI. Medium is probably the most interesting, but Soul Reaver did the zip between versions of the world on PSX, can't see anything there that couldn't be done by current gen games. Not particularly impressed I'm sad to say.
I don't understand, why do you all like it? Squenix seem to have tried....for a bit. It was ok until it got to seventh heaven. Then all that typical Squenix filler stuff. Has no one else noticed they relegated the original music to random areas? Or those stupid remixes. The rest, the awful composer from FFXIII? The expanded stuff? Embarrassing. That Speed Demon character, exactly what's been so bad about FF games since FFXII! Admittedly, I'm not far in but I don't think it'll get better.
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Re: Sony Confirms PS5 Games Will Cost More
They can go spin! I've seen nothing yet worth the upgrade and seriously rethinking a preorder.
Re: Talking Point: Did the PS5 Showcase Event Deliver?
@rachetmarvel
I never thought the online games had the proper Final Fantasy vibe, this looks just the same and not much improved from FFXIV considering it's a single player PS5 game....unless it's not, which I fear is what it and also that wizarding world game unfortunately looks like too.
Re: Talking Point: Did the PS5 Showcase Event Deliver?
That was awful. FFXVI looked like a bad cross of FFXIV with Witcher 3 with 5 year old graphics.
Resi VIII looked ok, but it's another old IP along with loads of others (Abe's mates still doing same stuff they did on the psone) also too many remakes. Very depressing.
Re: Rocket League Goes Free-to-Play on 23rd September, Gets Amazing CG Trailer
Sounds good for those who like it, not for me though, even if it is now free.
Re: Mini Review: Bounty Battle - A Truly Terrible Attempt at Indie Smash Bros
Considering Super Smash Brothers is terrible itself, this must really be bad.
Re: PS5 Price May Dip Below $400, Analyst Speculates
I'm guessing £489 Disc £449 Digital
Re: Project Nimble Was the Codename for PS5 Showcase Event
@lacerz
I had the money upfront to buy a PS2, but chose to use a finance deal, as I foud it useful. I paid for it within the timeframe and paid no interest. It's not idiotic if you know how to handle your financial affairs correctly.
Re: Fans Expect Final Fantasy 16 to Be Announced for PS5 Next Week
@RBMango
Yeah what's the story with that, drinking too much again, or something more serious?
Re: Fans Expect Final Fantasy 16 to Be Announced for PS5 Next Week
@nessisonett
I agree, and if they also had Sakaguchi back - even as a consultant - it would be amazing
Re: PS5 Comes with Display Stand, Other Box Contents Confirmed
If they're stuck price wise, after Microsoft's Xbox price reveal. Sony can pull the base out of each box, drop the ps5 price by £20 and flog the base on its own for £29.99 🤣
Re: Prince of Persia Remake Doesn't Look Any Better in Screenshots
It's a new studio, I say give them a break, as you say they haven't been given much of a budget, so it explains why it's not Resi remake visuals. Judge them on the end result.
Re: Control PS5 Upgrade Controversy Worsens as Owners Accidentally Get Free Access to Ultimate Edition
I saw this earlier.
I really hope it was the case that 505 had relented and meant to gift previous purchasers with both The Ultimate Edition now and then later the upgrade for the PS5.
As in: that they wanted to at least get some good PR from it, so had some kind of embargo to announce it later, but some chuckle brother hit the upgrade switch early and then reset it afterwards. If that's the case, they're not having much luck no matter what they do.
Re: PS5 Placeholder Box Art for Returnal, Gran Turismo 7, and More Revealed
Not hugely fussed on any of them.
Re: Poll: How Much Are You Willing to Pay for PS5?
I'm expecting £450 but would be willing to go to £499.
Re: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Takes Two Seconds to Boot on PS5
I quite like the initial loading screens, and the fact you can take a screenshot and use it as a theme if you time it correctly.
Re: Soapbox: Let's Give Activision a Bit of Credit, Yeah?
There has been a little too much enthusiasm on here lately for 'playing devil's advocate' and 'Aren't dodgy publishers/their dodgy practices actually really good?' Little too much Brow-Nosing going on than I'd like to see.
Re: Can You Name These PlayStation Peripherals?
12/15 Surprised how many I hadn't seen before, was expecting a jogcon in there.
Re: Marvel's Avengers Has a Paid Battle Pass for Every Superhero After Launch
[Grumpy old voice] See how you kids ruined gaming by buying into online multiplayer, MMOs, digital only consoles, lootboxes levelled enemies etc... what's going to to be next?..the thing YOU don't like?
Re: Marvel's Avengers Has a Paid Battle Pass for Every Superhero After Launch
Considering a lot of people's reaction to the awful Beta you would have thought they would have dropped such nonsense. No thanks.
Re: Talking Point: Did You Love or Loathe Gamescom Opening Night Live?
Mostly useless, highlights for me were Lego Skywalker Saga, Ratchet & Clank and Sam & Max.
Re: Sony Sets Up Its Own PS5 Pre-Order Page, Only Available to US Residents
@Shepherd_Tallon
Yeah, if you live outside the US they'll cancel the order.
Re: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Targeting Retail Release Later On
Pity, I'll not be buying it until it has a physical copy.
Re: Soapbox: Games As a Service Should Be Embraced, Not Misunderstood
@SirAngry
Exactly DLC isn't GAAS, it's bad enough on it's own along with games needing day one patches to actually make them playable, but the latter is another example of the industry going down the ****hole.
Re: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Revealed for PS5, Coming 2022
@FearIsUseful
Disgraceful!
Re: Chinese Action Game Black Myth: Wu Kong Is Attracting a Lot of Attention
@Cloud39472
That's not full price it's an artificially inflated price.
Thankfully not true anyway.
For instance in the 90's the cost of games went through the roof due to similar greed. I remember Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 at £80 odds for example. People stopped buying new games as much until the prices eventually returned to normal.
Publishers and retailers need reminded every few years that the games industry is healthier when games are a reasonable price allowing customers to buy more titles in a year
Re: Marvel’s Avengers Trailer Proves Sony Aren't the Only Bad Guys
@Diamond1980
Maybe to find your own words instead of parroting the same tired old phrases to wind people up.
Re: Marvel’s Avengers Trailer Proves Sony Aren't the Only Bad Guys
@LiamCroft
I think it's totally fair assessment. The whole point of the intro is to get you interested in the game and it's pretty awful with clunky controls and a camera you're constantly fighting. It doesn't get much better after that and I'm sick of loot nonsense already after only just catching up on my games backlog to find loads of games doing it.
Re: Chinese Action Game Black Myth: Wu Kong Is Attracting a Lot of Attention
@Cloud39472
£50?...Certainly not at launch if the prices on Amazon for next gen titles turn out to be correct.
I just love how PS4 games have shot up to £50 or more so they have an excuse to add another £10 again on top of that for PS5 games.
That said, there's no way I'l be paying even £50 for this despite how good it looks.
Re: Reaction: Sony Wants PS5 to Be the Best Place to Play, And It'll Open Its Wallet to Achieve It
@get2sammyb
'fazed'
Re: Here's Your First Look at Official PS5 Game Box Art
@kyleforrester87
Totally agree about the multi disc cases.
Bring back manuals too, this seems lazy.
Re: PS5 Games Could Cost $10 More Than PS4
Ugh I noticed they were doing stupid...um..stuff with the new Crash Bandicoot at £54.99 on Amazon, just so they could bump it up by another tenner.
Not gonna fall for it again after paying for Mortal Kombat 3 for £80 odds and then the ultimate version came soon afterwards. Back to taking the preverbial and I want no part in it.
Re: Sony Commits to Smaller Games on PS5 and PS4 with PlayStation Indies Initiative
Can't say I'm a fan of heavy involvement with indie studios, it's great in theory as long as there's quality control, but it always seems to devolve into shovelware.
Switch is particularly bad at the moment.
Re: PSVR Support Finally Comes to Dreams in July
Knew it was a good idea to hold out, definitely going to get it after the update.
Re: The Last of Us 2 Petition Demands Dramatic Story Alterations
'Salty' 'Cry babies' 'Snowflakes' etc.
I can't stress enough how sick I am of people on either sides of arguments clogging up comments on articles using repetitive cliched internet buzzwords.
Be it games, politics or whatever else, both sides seem to think the insult was made exclusively to mean the type of people they're arguing against and never them.
At least use original insults and not copy other phrases in a kneejerk fashion, it doesn't make anyone look particularly intelligent.
Re: Sony Going All-Out on PS5 Reveal Event with TV Advertising
Finally! The black controller looks cool.
Re: PS5 Reveal Event: Sony Wants Fans to Be As Excited As if They Were in an E3 Auditorium
@GADG3Tx87
I've never clicked with Persona, but I get what you mean, hope it works out for you
Re: Can You Name These PS1 Games?
That was fun, really annoyed I missed Alundra, didn't notice it as an option and it's one of my favourite PSX games grrr (to myself)
Re: Talking Point: Do You Agree with PS5's Approach to Generations?
Yes, as long as it's not the weird bendy armed bad art design that is usually the case with games at the start of a generation. That really irks me, environment looks great but character design always looks 2 generations old. I don't know if developers get told to tone things down and pace things out across a consoles lifespan or not, but normally the first few games look pretty bad.
Re: PS5 Fans Are Panicking Over Backwards Compatibility
I know it's greedy to want it to do everything, but that's what made the original batch of PS3s so great. They played CDs/DVDs/BDs and PSX/2/3 games, that was exactly what I wanted, and also why I was so disappointed with PS4.
Ideal solution - in my mind - would be the equivalent now for PS5 whilst also supporting Now and the various digital options for people who don't like to retain physical media, best of both worlds.
Re: Interview: Final Fantasy VII Remake Producer and Co-Director on Development, Launch, and Being Grateful for the Fans
@FullbringIchigo
'Moot point'
I agree with a lot of what you're saying though, you're pretty much pinning down a lot of stuff people have missed about the story.
Re: LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game Is Currently Free on PS4
Fun game but watch out for bugs, had to replay it 3 times for the platinum.
Excellent freebie though!
Re: Preview: Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Gameplay Blowout Reveals Combat, Exploration, Customisation, and More
Have to say I had exactly zero interest in the game until seeing that.
Efficient fighting, flicking blood off the sword, Japanese language option and b/w filter shows they've been taking this seriously, and it still feels like a Sucker Punch game. Definitely getting this day one.
Re: Poll: How Much Do 'True' Gameplay Trailers Matter to You?
How about both, a CGI intro then gameplay finishing with CGI, or if there's an especially impresive bit of game play...that.
Re: The Medium, Scorn to Skip PS5 for Now
@daveofduncan
Late response to PT maybe?
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Next-Gen Gameplay Revealed
@FullbringIchigo
Read the interview with Jason Ronald on Eurogamer.
"Ultimately, that's a developer choice. And to be clear, there will be titles that are unique or exclusive to the Xbox Series X generation. The Medium is a great example of that."
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Next-Gen Gameplay Revealed
@Fuzzymonkeyfunk
Apparently Medium at least is next gen only
Re: Live: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Trailer, Third-Party Next-Gen Reveals
Scorn looked interesting, but just CGI.
Medium is probably the most interesting, but Soul Reaver did the zip between versions of the world on PSX, can't see anything there that couldn't be done by current gen games. Not particularly impressed I'm sad to say.
Re: Talking Point: What PlayStation Franchises Should Sony Bring Back on PS5?
I'd like to see a remakes or a sequel to Tombi! & Tombi! 2
Re: Classic Grand Theft Auto Games Rated for Release on, Er, PS3
PS3 port for ps5 maybe?
Re: Poll: Do You Like the Final Fantasy VII Remake Ending?
I don't understand, why do you all like it? Squenix seem to have tried....for a bit. It was ok until it got to seventh heaven. Then all that typical Squenix filler stuff.
Has no one else noticed they relegated the original music to random areas? Or those stupid remixes. The rest, the awful composer from FFXIII? The expanded stuff? Embarrassing. That Speed Demon character, exactly what's been so bad about FF games since FFXII!
Admittedly, I'm not far in but I don't think it'll get better.