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Let's goooooooooooooo.

Congratulations to the team at Red Candle!

Oh wow, this is all very cute. I kinda want the plushie!

I'd probably pay about $500 but it would depend on a number of factors. I'm still sceptical they could get decent battery life into something like this.

@GamingFan4Lyf I mean, Sony doesn't set the price of third-party games, which represent like 95% of the games available on the PS5.

@Jrs1 The point is it's compatible with all existing software, and thus doesn't split the library.

This is the cleanest those seats will ever be.

I think this looks brilliant, haha. I can't wait!

@colonelkilgore Are they on Evercade?!

EDIT: You're right, El Viento is part of the Renovation cartridge!

It sounds like a demo, which makes sense. Will be interesting to see what it includes.

I did terrible on this one.

This looks like a ton of fun. I did enjoy Twin Breaker so very much looking forward to this.

@riceNpea It's something they appear to be experimenting with at least: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/11/rumour-next-gen-amd-tech-to-power-supposed-sony-handheld-as-well-as-ps6

@riceNpea PS Portal requires a PS5 console and/or an Internet connection for cloud streaming.

The idea proposed here is a Steam Deck-style solution, where the software can run natively on the device, presumably at a lower-spec.

It'd effectively be a PS5 in your hands, that plays all the games you already own.

@GamingFan4Lyf Well, I think it's very relevant and interesting.

I agree with you it's not a real surprise, but it strikes me looking at the US and EU data that Microsoft has effectively now sacrificed full-price sales of Call of Duty on their own platforms.

Perhaps they don't care, but a 16% YOY boost to subscription spend at a time when the overall price of Game Pass has increased approx 18% doesn't seem like it's really moved the needle.

I've seen people suggest increased player numbers will lead to higher microtransaction sales, but Call of Duty has never had a problem pushing microtransactions on full-price players before, so I don't really buy it as a big win.

Xbox is never going to share all the data with us and there'll be a spin on this of course, but from what we've seen so far, I'm not convinced this has had the outcome they hoped for.

It's early days, though!

@ThorsHammer I'm not convinced it's exploded personally. While it's outrageously popular in the enthusiast bubbles, Steam Deck has actually sold far fewer units than the PS Vita, which was a disastrous device for Sony.

Of course, the difference — as Stephen rightly argues — is that because the library is shared, it doesn't necessarily need to sell millions of units to ensure software support. The support is just inherently part of the overall ecosystem, and the handheld is just one way of accessing it.

@charbtronic To be fair, that's what the article is arguing in favour of. A device that logs in to your PSN account and lets you play all of your games locally on it.

@mariomaster96 What if you already bought all their games on PS5/PS4, though?

Absolutely insane results here.

@MeanBeanEgg You definitely don't need to have played the game, but I think it would increase your interest if you had.

Come on Bloober. You made a great game, but the experience shouldn't be worse on PS5 Pro.

This is absolutely incredible!

@Judal27 Nikki or Nikke?!

@Pushsquarian Too many games to play!!!

Let’s gooooooooo!

@Balaam_ Hahaha! Hoping for an achievable Platinum?

@MFTWrecks People really, really love the Ultimate Team-style modes.

I've been really into them in the past, but I must admit I struggle to find myself engaged with them year after year, as like you point out, it all gets a bit samey after a while.

But yeah, I mean people are obsessed with these modes for sure.

@Dange It does but I think they're exaggerating. They only have publishing rights to Shenmue 3 as this stands. Maybe they can negotiate with SEGA and work something more out, but I remain sceptical.

Of course, I sincerely hope I'm proven wrong!

(I've been playing Shenmue 2 a little bit again recently and it's still absolutely brilliant.)

I've never understood people saying "just play Yakuza" when it comes to Shenmue.

I love both franchises, but they're not the same. I can't continue Ryo Hazuki's story in Yakuza, can I?

Moreover, I don't think they're even that similar mechanically. Yes, they both share detailed cities you're free to explore, but Shenmue has a much slower pace and is much more focused on investigation and life simulation.

Updated with Photo Challenges, Stellar Tears, and new outfits.

@rjejr The Portal itself is absolutely an accessory. I'm referring to its core use, which is Remote Play. Obviously the streaming stuff is new and as you rightly point out a bigger expense.

@LavenderShroud Not tried it on PS Portal, but it works fairly well on the PS5 for me.

Also check the video, it seems to be running well for Aaron.

@UltimateOtaku91 Potentially. I think the big problem is a new handheld would share the library with either PS5 or PS6, and ultimately that's going to be very expensive.

Big plus for the PS Portal is that it's quite affordable as an accessory.

But we'll see!

@SystemAddict Well, we'll definitely get another PS Portal in the future.

I think the screen is pretty good for the price!

@wutislove It's one of the new ones, Neurolink Skin: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/stellar-blade-all-outfits-and-how-to-get-them#neurolink-skin

You can get it by completing the Photo Challenge in Xion: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/stellar-blade-all-cat-photo-exhibition-locations

@Kraven It's not unfortunately. It's usually stuff that's already part of PS Plus.

We have a list of all PS Plus games here, but not the ones specifically available for streaming yet: https://www.pushsquare.com/guides/all-ps-plus-games

I'd like to add that information, but it might just be one data point too many for us to track.

@QiaraIris "Obviously, this is a nice little nod to Yoko Taro’s legendary PS4 game."

Excited for the PS Store sale. PSVR2 is also a bargain if you haven't got one yet!

I think any kind of handheld has to be just compatible with the current console and share the same library.

That's a compelling option, but it sounds ludicrously expensive.

@Nopushonlybush Maybe but you'd be connecting to European servers and streaming from them which probably wouldn't offer a particularly compelling experience.

@ATaco Technically no, you wouldn't need a PS5 if you just wanted to do the cloud streaming. You'd need PS Plus Premium, though.

Four million units is a lot!!!

It makes sense for Sony’s portfolio but not a fan of these huge acquisitions.

I don’t think Sony would influence them much hopefully if it did happen.

@KahnArtizt07 You're welcome!

I personally feel like a great game got robbed a nomination here. Whatever title would have taken that sixth spot, I think it's a shame they'll now never get it.

Don't get me wrong, I respect and appreciate Erdtree. It deserves acclaim — but perhaps part of a Best DLC or Best Expansion category instead.

@Oram77 I thought so at the time, but I like it more in hindsight. To be fair, I think it's because I just don't really jive with RPG AssCreed.

@LuDaurre At least Stellar Blade didn't get snubbed for soundtrack.

I really don't like Erdtree being nominated. Feels wrong.

Otherwise, great list. Feels like Silent Hill 2 missed out for Erdtree, though.

@Deadlyblack I never really thought about it much. But then I was always working on the assumption PS5 Pro would never have updates that make games worse.

I don't understand developers releasing patches like this.

@Matroska Touche! I changed the language as you're right, I guess visual novels usually don't have animated characters quite like this.