Glad to see more coming westward (Ho!). Just wish that certain physical versions of their games were more readily available. Trails of Azure / Zero for example.
The previous slim models probably had zero technical improvements either. They were just made smaller to replace previous models. This PS5 should not be looked at as an upgrade.
Your poll could have just been "Do you own a PS5?" Yes or No. I still need one so next month might be the time.
Gaming "experts" are saying Sony should buy someone. okay then. Wonder who they are, if they know much at all. If Michael Pachter is among them you can flip a coin on his predictions and be just as accurate.
I prefer physical, especially for movies and anime that I love. I want to have the highest quality versions rather than compressed for streaming. I do prefer physical games as well. I think a lot of people are buying media online instead of walking into a Walmart, Target or Best Buy.
For those that prefer physical this sucks, pushes the trend that way. Although most people probably buy online anyway. For movies and shows, I'll stream it and if I really like it I buy the Blu-Ray sets if they are released.
Really looking forward to this one. Been meaning to get into the anime and will eventually, the games not so much due to their nature. But this game I will try for sure. Thanks for the review.
I guess it looks a little better. Maybe if I see it in person I can form an opinion. It needs a stand to be placed horizontal? And I still need to buy separate parts if I want a black model?
I hope this doesn't bleed over to Voice Actors too, like with anime dubs. I'm not for or against something, just don't want to see delays with seasonal anime.
Either way this sucks. Curious how many people work at Crystal Dynamics? Was this half, 10%, 5% of the studio? Wikipedia says 273 people were there in 2022.
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Re: Court Rules £5 Billion Lawsuit Against Sony Can Go Ahead, Following Years of 'Excessive' PS Store Prices
Not touching this comment section with a ten foot pole cat.
Re: Don't Overpay Scalpers for Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition, Says Larian
Why not sell it in stores and Amazon right away? Why make it direct?
Re: Forget Kong, GameMill's The Walking Dead: Destinies Could Be Amongst 2023's Worst
Will it sell decent because people are curious about how bad it is? Plus TWD name?
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition Announced, Is Two Discs on PS5
@Oz_Momotaro Too bad they aren't selling this in stores or online places like Amazon.
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Deluxe Edition Announced, Is Two Discs on PS5
A deluxe edition for only $10 more than standard game prices? Good deal!
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PS5) - Bloated, Undercooked, and Outdated All at Once
I'm sure people will start returning their copies or asking for digital refunds if they bought it. Ha ha!
Re: Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Physical Version Set to Be Announced This Week
Great news. Can't wait to get it.
Re: A New Trails Game Will Launch in Japan Next Year as the West Continues to Catch Up
Glad to see more coming westward (Ho!). Just wish that certain physical versions of their games were more readily available. Trails of Azure / Zero for example.
Re: PS5 'Slim' Is Now Officially for Sale in the US
Happy to hear it's finally out. Not much fanfare. Very tempted to get a PS5 on the way home from work since I don't have one.
Let's hope this isn't scalped.
Re: It's Clear to See Why Sony Isn't Calling the New PS5 Model 'Slim'
In the end we shouldn't be surprised. Take a look at the differences between the models of the PS4 and PS3. Are they that much smaller?
Re: Of Course Baldur's Gate 3 Will Be Heavily Censored in Japan
Is showing people's junk uncensored really an M rating for BG3? Sounds like XXX to me.
Re: New Sony PS5 Advert Designed to Set Pulses Racing
Still no news on an actual release date for the new models?
Re: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Double Pack Coming to PS5 in Early 2024
Too bad there is no part 1-2 release. Either buy it for $$ second hand or get them digital on PS4.
Re: The Next Shenmue Could Potentially Be a Prequel Story
@CieloAzure That's a shame. I heard it was very well received by anime fans.
Re: The First Photos of the PS5 Slim Are Circulating Online
"you’re going to start seeing it in stores very soon."
Why can't Sony give us a release date already? I figured we'd have a date by now if it's in November. I don't have a PS5 yet so this is for me.
Re: You'll Need an Internet Connection to Pair PS5 Slim's Optional Blu-ray Drive
That's weird if you buy the psychical version of the new PS5 console.
Re: Rumour: This Might Be Assassin's Creed Red's Main Character
Very much interested in seeing a AC game set in historical Japan. Long overdue IMO.
Re: Veteran PlayStation Exec Has Allegedly Left Sony
"Booth has been with PlayStation since the beginning" if true that is almost 30 years. Maybe she's just retiring. A lot can change in 30 years.
Re: Is It Surprising that PlayStation Fans Don't Really Care About the PS5 Slim?
The previous slim models probably had zero technical improvements either. They were just made smaller to replace previous models. This PS5 should not be looked at as an upgrade.
Your poll could have just been "Do you own a PS5?" Yes or No. I still need one so next month might be the time.
Re: PlayStation Allegedly Under Pressure to Make Major Gaming Acquisitions
Gaming "experts" are saying Sony should buy someone. okay then. Wonder who they are, if they know much at all. If Michael Pachter is among them you can flip a coin on his predictions and be just as accurate.
Re: Gimli Actor Will Reprise Role in Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on PS5
I think you could put John Rhys-Davies in the headline and we'll know the name. He's done much more than just Gimli.
Re: Ubisoft Exec Says Physical Sales Slowing, But They're Not Going Away
I prefer physical, especially for movies and anime that I love. I want to have the highest quality versions rather than compressed for streaming. I do prefer physical games as well. I think a lot of people are buying media online instead of walking into a Walmart, Target or Best Buy.
Re: Rumour: Assassin's Creed Red Could Go Head to Head with Rise of the Ronin on PS5 in 2024
I too am interested in both games. Playing as an assassin in a historical Japan sounds awesome!
Re: Secret PS5 Update Makes It Possible to Check for Patches on Games in Your Library
An important feature in the previous console not in the new one until now. What is it with UI and these game companies?
Re: US Retail Giant Best Buy Allegedly Binning Physical Media
For those that prefer physical this sucks, pushes the trend that way. Although most people probably buy online anyway. For movies and shows, I'll stream it and if I really like it I buy the Blu-Ray sets if they are released.
Re: Fate/Samurai Remnant (PS5) - Characters and Story Thrive in This Historical Action RPG
Really looking forward to this one. Been meaning to get into the anime and will eventually, the games not so much due to their nature. But this game I will try for sure. Thanks for the review.
Re: Disney CEO Reportedly Being Pressured to Double Down on Gaming
OMFG. These companies and their need to keep growing when they're already too big and control too much.
Re: PS5 Slim Officially Unveiled, Attachable Disc Drive, Launches November
I guess it looks a little better. Maybe if I see it in person I can form an opinion. It needs a stand to be placed horizontal? And I still need to buy separate parts if I want a black model?
Re: A Video Game Actors Strike Could Happen Following Union Vote for Action
@naruball Yep. I don't want to see talent mistreated either, for the record.
Re: A Video Game Actors Strike Could Happen Following Union Vote for Action
I hope this doesn't bleed over to Voice Actors too, like with anime dubs. I'm not for or against something, just don't want to see delays with seasonal anime.
Re: Sony Has Allegedly Suffered a Huge Hack by Ransomware Group
MGM Casinos got hacked recently too. Maybe the gambling industry will use some of it's resources to go after these hackers in real life.
Re: JRPG's Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden to Get Physical PS4 Versions
@belmont "Products are typically not expected to ship until 4-6 months after the preorder window closes"
Physical version will be available over a year later than digital? Yuck.
Re: JRPG's Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden to Get Physical PS4 Versions
Well, it's physical, but it's from Limited Run. Crap. Hopefully they make enough for demand.
Re: Trails through Daybreak Is the Official English Name for Kuro no Kiseki, Coming to PS5, PS4 in Summer 2024
Aren't there some older games not on modern consoles? Hopefully we can get those too.
Re: Tomb Raider Developer Crystal Dynamics Hit with Layoffs as Embracer Crumbling Continues
Either way this sucks. Curious how many people work at Crystal Dynamics? Was this half, 10%, 5% of the studio? Wikipedia says 273 people were there in 2022.
Re: One of the Worst Games of All Time Is Coming to PS5, PS4, And You Won't Believe the Merch
I kinda want to watch the documentary but that's it. I wish they would just release that by itself.
Re: Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Still a No-Show Over Two Years Later, But Development Is Steady
gotta have patience, good things come and all that.
Re: Manga, Anime Sensation Spy x Family Lines Up PS5, PS4 Debut Next Year
Not sure about gameplay but happy Spy X Family is getting a console game in the west.
Re: Eternights (PS5) - A Surprisingly Charming Apocalyptic Dating Sim
Been looking forward to this. Glad to see a nice review.
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Its Mini Games, from the Fights to the Kinky
@thefourfoldroot1 Seems weird to me mixed in with CG. But the franchise is built on weird I know.
I want to play the series but still haven't. Which games had live action before?
Re: Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Its Mini Games, from the Fights to the Kinky
The live action idol stuff is weird. Why didn't they stick with CG characters?
Re: Another Nail in E3's Coffin as Events Collaboration Falls Through
The name E3 has a curse on it now. Just change the name.
Re: Gargoyles Remastered Swoops to PS4 in October with New Visuals, In-Game Rewind
Would stick with the classic Pixel art version for sure.
Re: PS5, PS4 Owners Are Understandably Irate with PS Plus Price Hike
Seems like subscribers should know ASAP. I don't remember ever seeing anything sent to my email. Maybe I missed it.
Re: Random: Gamescom Opening Night Live Interrupted By Stage-Invading GTA 6 Fan
Twice in a row. It's going to keep happening it seems like.
Re: Granblue Fantasy: Relink Release Date Finally Set for February 2024 on PS5, PS4
Happy day for sure. Cannot wait. Looks like anime heaven.
Re: Is This Parody? Tom Holland, Chris Pratt Allegedly Lined Up for Jak & Daxter Movie
Using the same "hot right now" actors over and over is so tiring. Hollywood suits are so predictable.
I'd rather have a new Jak and Daxter game honestly.
Re: Promising PS5, PS4 Racer The Crew Motorfest Crosses the Development Finishing Line
Will check this one out. I wonder why SEGA hasn't made a new Outrun.
Re: Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Becomes Top Ranking Title on PS Store
This sucks. Hope this isn't a new trend. Port over an old but great game and charge a premium price for it.
Re: Hands On: Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Seems Solid, But Should Be So Much More
I never found time for the PS3 version and want this. But patiently waiting for it drop to $20 or so.