Plan is to watch my kids comb through the psn store and spend hundreds on games, skins, passes, dlc, etc. Much easier than trying to figure out what they want myself at this point lol!
Sounds interesting but tbh I love the Far Cry games for their familiarity & simplicity. Sometimes its good to put on podcast/audiobook and run through a checklist, by the numbers game, clear some bases, kill couple hundred random bad guys and just zone out while getting an easy platinum. Hope they don't stray too far from that just for the sake of it,
Definitely the best showcase for the pro, at least from what I have personally played. On a brand new LG OLED it's definitely one of the prettiest games I've ever seen
Very successful haul, didn't get the Pro bundle like I wanted but still got the regular Pro, Portal and 3 of the controllers! Much smoother process than in the past
I'll readily admit it's "expensive" but I'm still getting one at launch. Gaming is really the only hobby I invest in and with not really having to buy many games anymore my gaming war chest is pretty stout thankfully. I'm sure people like me are an extreme minority but I think it's worth it.
@jrt87 flipping a current slim takes off half the price easily. No need for a disc drive here so really not that big of a cost incurred to upgrade. Glad there are options for everyone!
If they bring Forza over I'd probably never touch my Xbox again lol. On a serious note I agree, just rip the bandaid off and be transparent and move forward from there.
Pretty lackluster. I appreciate what Geoff is trying to accomplish, but trying to do 3 of these a year is spreading things to thin imo. Id rather have 2 good to great shows than 3 subpar ones every year.
Played for few hours and it's decent enough nothing spectacular. Back on board the Desiny train at the moment and really only enough time for one live service looters at a time. I'm sure I'll revisit in the future
It's inevitable at this point. I've been 95% digital for years now so not really a big deal for me personally. I think the big 2 want this to happen sooner than later and are just waiting to see who goes all in first to take all the heat. As long as the account system is strong I don't have any issue with it but I'm sure many will. Ah well like I said this is inevitable.
That being said these "analysts" are idiots overall. Remember Patcher saying 360/PS3 was going to be the last console generation lol 😂
Not really, Geoff's events jsut haven't been that good in my opinion. I feel like he's spreading himself to thin trying to 3 in a year. I'll of course watch while I'm working but not expecting much at all
Very glad to hear the map is similar to Origins. Took me right at 50 hours to platinum it and I think that's the sweet spot. Looking forward to seeing gameplay next month
@__Seraph precisely. The first game I remember buying with my own money was Street Fighter 2 on the SNES for 70 bucks in the early/mid 90s. Compare that to Tekken 8 which I also bought for 70 a couple months ago and the value for dollar is astronomically different.
It's always slightly comical to me when this topic rolls around every year so.
@IslandLogic most of what you listed are totally optional and can be easily avoided. There is so much access to information about games at this ppint that's it's equally optional to buy a game at launch at $70 if you're aware it's broken/"unplayable".
In addition games go on sale shockingly quickly especially on the physical side nowadays, sometimes selling for less than retail before launch.
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Re: Poll: What Are Your Gaming Plans for the Holidays?
Plan is to watch my kids comb through the psn store and spend hundreds on games, skins, passes, dlc, etc. Much easier than trying to figure out what they want myself at this point lol!
Hope everyone has an amazing holiday/time off!
Re: Rumour: The Far Cry Series May Finally Be Switching Things Up in Next Two Games
Sounds interesting but tbh I love the Far Cry games for their familiarity & simplicity. Sometimes its good to put on podcast/audiobook and run through a checklist, by the numbers game, clear some bases, kill couple hundred random bad guys and just zone out while getting an easy platinum. Hope they don't stray too far from that just for the sake of it,
Re: Insiders Are Already Hyping Up The Game Awards, Set to Be a 'Very Big' Show
Don't think I can stomach watching another one of these, but excited for the recap/announcements afterwards!
Re: Gran Turismo 7 Lauded as 'One of the Best PS5 Pro' Games Yet
Definitely the best showcase for the pro, at least from what I have personally played. On a brand new LG OLED it's definitely one of the prettiest games I've ever seen
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Three Weeks Later?
Not a mind blowing upgrade but worth it in the long run for me. Happy with the purchase
Re: Rumour: Black PS Portal Part of New PS5 Accessories Refresh
Terrific! Will certainly add it to the collection if true!
Re: PS Portal Will Allow Cloud Streaming in New Beta Update
Hell yeah, such a great device just got better! Can't wait to try it!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PS5 Pro?
Yup, just picked it up! Doing all the updates and transfers at work so its ready to go when I get home!
Re: Round Up: PS5 Pro Reviews Love New Tech and Its Glimpse of PS6 Potential
Excited to get mine tomorrow! Picking up a new TV to fully take advantage of it too, can't wait!!
Re: Curb Your Kid's Fortnite Consumption with Epic's New Suite of Parental Controls
So happy my kids grew out of this. Some of their friends still spends hundreds of dollars/hours on it every month!
Re: How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
Very successful haul, didn't get the Pro bundle like I wanted but still got the regular Pro, Portal and 3 of the controllers! Much smoother process than in the past
Re: 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
Wonderful, looking forward to seeing the differences myself soon!
Re: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks for PS5, PS4
Hell yeah, loved these back in the Dreamcast/Ps2 days, hopefully we get Defiance in the future as well!
Re: Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
WOW!! The Pro bundle is going to be ridiculously exspensive but hope I can get one. All of it looks fantastic!!
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Pro Enhancements Are a 'Vast Improvement'
Good to hear some tangible improvements. Fingers crossed preordering goes smoothly!
Re: Talking Point: Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
I'll readily admit it's "expensive" but I'm still getting one at launch. Gaming is really the only hobby I invest in and with not really having to buy many games anymore my gaming war chest is pretty stout thankfully. I'm sure people like me are an extreme minority but I think it's worth it.
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
@jrt87 flipping a current slim takes off half the price easily. No need for a disc drive here so really not that big of a cost incurred to upgrade. Glad there are options for everyone!
Re: Poll: Are You Sold on PS5 Pro?
Yes, its only a few hundred dollars to upgrade for games to look their best. No brainer for me
Re: PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Sounds like a beast, hope preorders go smoothly. Can't wait to get one!
Re: Poll: Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Yes, and its sublime. Certainly a GOTY contender in my eyes!
Re: PS5 Pro Seemingly Teased in New 30th Anniversary Artwork
Wonderful, can't wait to upgrade!
Also crazy to think its been 30 years of playstation, been there since the beginning and its been a great ride!
Re: Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Excellent as expected, can not wait to play tonight!!
Thanks for the review!
Re: Fatal Run 2089 Revives Atari's Classic Combat Racer on PS5
This looks terrific!
Re: Rumour: PS5 Pro Still Planned to Release in 2024, State of Play Coming in September
Awesome, got funds set aside already! Hope it lives up to the rumors!
Re: Reaction: It's Time for Xbox to Tell Us Which Games It's Bringing to PS5, and Which Games It Isn't
If they bring Forza over I'd probably never touch my Xbox again lol. On a serious note I agree, just rip the bandaid off and be transparent and move forward from there.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
Pretty lackluster. I appreciate what Geoff is trying to accomplish, but trying to do 3 of these a year is spreading things to thin imo. Id rather have 2 good to great shows than 3 subpar ones every year.
Re: Capcom Ends New Content Support for Exoprimal
Think it was pretty obvious from the jump this one wasn't going to last long. Servers will probably be offline next year
Re: Poll: Are You Playing The First Descendant?
Played for few hours and it's decent enough nothing spectacular. Back on board the Desiny train at the moment and really only enough time for one live service looters at a time. I'm sure I'll revisit in the future
Re: PlayStation Likely to Go All-Digital By PS7, Analyst Predicts
It's inevitable at this point. I've been 95% digital for years now so not really a big deal for me personally. I think the big 2 want this to happen sooner than later and are just waiting to see who goes all in first to take all the heat. As long as the account system is strong I don't have any issue with it but I'm sure many will. Ah well like I said this is inevitable.
That being said these "analysts" are idiots overall. Remember Patcher saying 360/PS3 was going to be the last console generation lol 😂
Re: Preview: Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
Looking forward to this one, my most anticipated game for the rest of the year!
Re: Poll: Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
Lego Horizon was the only thing of interest tbh. Power rangers looked cool but I'd wait for it to come to GP or Plus
Re: Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
Hell yeah, redownloading now!
Re: Bungie Apologises for Its Widespread Destiny 2 DLC Launch Issues
Saving it for this weekend to play with the kiddos, hopefully issues are ironed out by then!
Re: Poll: Are You Hyped for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Not really, Geoff's events jsut haven't been that good in my opinion. I feel like he's spreading himself to thin trying to 3 in a year. I'll of course watch while I'm working but not expecting much at all
Re: Preview: Gran Turismo Meets NFS in Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Sounds terrific, hopefully it works smoothly at launch!
Re: Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Glorious, Lands on PS5 This September
Wanted this type of game since the day I loaded up astro bot on the PS5 at launch. Can't wait!!
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for May 2024?
Eh, its was alright. Really only thing for me was Astro Bot, though I can appreciate the variety of what was shown.
Re: Open World Racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Swerves onto PS5 in September
Tempered expectations but I'll be there day one no doubt. Hopefully everything ties together well for it, always need more open world racing games!
Re: State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
Awesome, love the short turn around between announcement and actual event!
Re: Seasons in Assassin's Creed Shadows Change Gameplay, Setting
Very glad to hear the map is similar to Origins. Took me right at 50 hours to platinum it and I think that's the sweet spot. Looking forward to seeing gameplay next month
Re: Ubisoft Cancels Free-to-Play Shooter The Division Heartland
Was really looking forward to this one. Sunk 100's of hours in the first 2 games. Hopefully 3 isn't too too far off.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Dated for 15th November in First Trailer
Looks terrific! Really enjoyed Origns and Odyssey excited to give this a go at release!
Re: Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
I'll be ready whenever it gets revealed. Hopefully we get news this summer!
Re: Bungie Might Be Making Destiny 3, Its Fanbase Speculates
I'll be there day one if it happens. Franchise will always have a spot on my hard drive
Re: Indie Smash Hit Vampire Survivors Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 This Summer
Hell yeah finally! Very fun and addictive game, will certainly buy it again!
Re: $70 Games Are Just a Phase, Believes Saber Interactive CEO
@__Seraph precisely. The first game I remember buying with my own money was Street Fighter 2 on the SNES for 70 bucks in the early/mid 90s. Compare that to Tekken 8 which I also bought for 70 a couple months ago and the value for dollar is astronomically different.
It's always slightly comical to me when this topic rolls around every year so.
Re: $70 Games Are Just a Phase, Believes Saber Interactive CEO
@IslandLogic most of what you listed are totally optional and can be easily avoided. There is so much access to information about games at this ppint that's it's equally optional to buy a game at launch at $70 if you're aware it's broken/"unplayable".
In addition games go on sale shockingly quickly especially on the physical side nowadays, sometimes selling for less than retail before launch.
Re: $70 Games Are Just a Phase, Believes Saber Interactive CEO
Super Nintendo games were 70 bucks 30 years ago. It's really not that bad
Re: PS5, PS4's Gran Turismo 7 Continues to Get Better and Better
Closing in on 500 hours and still have fun everytime I play. Hopefully support continues for years to come!
Re: PS5 Pro's Rumoured Spectral Super Resolution Tech Could Be Transformative
I'll be there for 2 of them day one if true! Sounds like a beast!