I find this all hilarious. Ive been buying day 1 consoles since I snagged the streetfighter 2 bundle of snes at woolworths. Nothing has REALLY changed. Over the years more and more of the mainstream have seen the appeal of gaming, so demand has increased concurrantly. 30 years ago, demand-to-customer was the same but on a smaller scale, as it was just kids, geeks and anoraks that cared (me included). All this makes me smile at the pleasing acceptance by the mainstream of Gaming, which I have loved all my life.
Unashamed Gamer since xmas 83 when I got my zxSpectrum. Ive been here for every major release, from sensi soccer on amiga, sonic on megadrive, fzero on snes, road rash on 3do, tekken on ps1, got 120 stars on mario64, virtua fighter on saturn, everquest on pc, halo on xbox.. On and on and on..
I had a Jap one 6 months earlier, with Tekken and Ridge Racer - 20% faster (60hz) than PAL version, and NO borders. The UK always got shafted back then, with inferior, slower iterations of games. Saying that, I bought Wipeout day one, which played on my PSX0001 after a dodgy disk swap Ah the memories flood back
@JoeBlogs I agree.. and it better not drag the already redonkulous loading times, which is also what I wanted from the ps4, but Hitman and bloodborne are still unplayable IMO because of load times - and the machine is 2 years old now!
I threw £45 at it and I wish I had waited. The repetitive nature of the game simply doesnt work because of ridiculous loading times. Fails and restarts are how you learn. It should be called Hitman: Groundhog Day which is fine, but in a 2 hour session, you will spend nearly half of that time staring at the barcode loading gif. Im shelving it until they fix it and make it playable. #disappointed
When i buy, i want a game for my money. I want to own the game. I want to play it at my pace for my pleasure. I dont want a glorified £50 ticket to play a shared game on a server far far away, full of elite players, where i get shot dead in the back every single time i spawn. I love starwars but this multiplayer only mould is destroying the industry
I love it too. My only problem with it was no clutch and TH8PA support. Box ticked now!!! I just wish it wasnt so damned hard.. or I wasnt so bad . Still, I platted it so I cant be too useless eh? Can I?? heheh
There is simply no excuse for the ps4 STILL NOT having the same functions as the ps3. Until it catches up with THAT then this subject discussion is futile imo
@milero91 not only do i dislike 'having' to manually save (having the option is great, but for it to be essential is not great) because i forget, i also hate it because having to pause and save breaks the immersion terribly. Skyrim got it spot on with its autosave after every so often (adjustable).
They better patch an autosave-every-ten-minutes in or I'll have to give it up before I smash my living room up and have to see a divorce lawyer, when losing an hours progression at least once during every gaming session. And loading-after-death times are no better than bloodborne.. Great game, but not perfect.
Something absolutely brand new please. Put your millions to work and give us something NEW!!!!! I'm sick of splinter this 4, and assassins that 12. New adventures please, and I simply refuse to collect 500 feathers or 600 codecs ever again!!!!
Oh gawd! In a twisted way I was hoping this would bomb. I love racing games. I have a sim rig with t500rs wheel BUT i put having fun before frustration. I love Driveclub, even tho I find it very tough.. So do I buy this, knowing how tough it will be?? heeelllp!!!
I'd prefer a light hearted, colourful 60s style batman. Honestly, I've enjoyed the lego batman games more than these dreary, over stylized batman games. Lighten up Alfred!
Out of all the project cars videos so far, FINALLY this one looks nice. Shame it was a pc version. I'm a gamer that loves racing games, not a petrol head that wants to use a console to simulate my racing passion, so I'm still unsure about this. I'm enjoying driveclub too much - it's better for gamers like me I think..
@Carl-G it's a sad fact that I've HAD to do this lately cos my cloud is full. I find this ridiculous, and a backward step considering today's capabilities.
Nice to see this article. I thought I was alone in my daily rant about lack of space.
Why not indeed. It's great to hear your kids stories. Great games are like great music.. Timeless. And you're bringing them up to respect that. Kudos mate
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Re: Project EVE Dev Celebrates PS Showcase Trailer by Buying Entire Team a PS5
@Jaz007 I've had a PS5 since launch day, thank you. I wasn't being jealous at all!
Re: Project EVE Dev Celebrates PS Showcase Trailer by Buying Entire Team a PS5
Nice move, but taking pics and showing them globally is a kick in the teeth to the people who still cant get a PS5.
Re: PS3 Gets a Surprise Firmware Update, Available to Download Now
My PS3 is hooked up to my projector to play 3d blurays. I tried my ps5 but it wont play em. Typical Sony!
Re: New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
@Ward_ting I have mine horizontally already, and havent tested it vertically, but good to know thanks.
Re: New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
@Ward_ting mine too!
Re: A PS5 Firmware Update Will Add VRR Support in the Future
@hypnotoad mine too!
Re: PS5 Custom Faceplates Are Already Available to Pre-Order
@Rob_230 Yeah, Im very interested to find out.. meanwhile Ive ordered the chrome and matt black ones
Re: PS5 Custom Faceplates Are Already Available to Pre-Order
Will the PS5 function with NO faceplates? Anyone know?
Re: Second Wave of PS5 UK Pre-Orders Are Quick to Sell Out
@David187 Unnecessary
Re: Second Wave of PS5 UK Pre-Orders Are Quick to Sell Out
I find this all hilarious. Ive been buying day 1 consoles since I snagged the streetfighter 2 bundle of snes at woolworths. Nothing has REALLY changed. Over the years more and more of the mainstream have seen the appeal of gaming, so demand has increased concurrantly. 30 years ago, demand-to-customer was the same but on a smaller scale, as it was just kids, geeks and anoraks that cared (me included). All this makes me smile at the pleasing acceptance by the mainstream of Gaming, which I have loved all my life.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PlayStation at Launch 25 Years Ago?
@SoulChimera I was even there when your pic - Horace Goes Skiing - was hot!
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PlayStation at Launch 25 Years Ago?
@Bingbongboyo wow! And how is the sound? Those soundtracks - Commando, Rock n Wrestle.. on C64. Wow. I was a VERY jealous speccy owner..
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PlayStation at Launch 25 Years Ago?
Unashamed Gamer since xmas 83 when I got my zxSpectrum. Ive been here for every major release, from sensi soccer on amiga, sonic on megadrive, fzero on snes, road rash on 3do, tekken on ps1, got 120 stars on mario64, virtua fighter on saturn, everquest on pc, halo on xbox.. On and on and on..
Re: Poll: Did You Buy a PlayStation at Launch 25 Years Ago?
I had a Jap one 6 months earlier, with Tekken and Ridge Racer - 20% faster (60hz) than PAL version, and NO borders. The UK always got shafted back then, with inferior, slower iterations of games. Saying that, I bought Wipeout day one, which played on my PSX0001 after a dodgy disk swap Ah the memories flood back
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Livestream Is 25 Mins, Features New Trailer, Gameplay, More
Its hard to stay stoked when it keeps getting pushed back.
Re: PES 2017 Wants to Lift the Champions League on PS4, PS3
@ShadowofSparta Amen to that!!! I refuse to watch btsports cos of that monotonous tosser
Re: Store Update: 17th May 2016 (North America)
"a ton of other titles to look forward to – including a couple of new PlayStation 2 re-releases..."
The fact you weren't joking shows the sorry lack of creative development in our industry today
Re: Sony Is Making 1080p a Requirement for Neo Mode Games on PS4K
@JoeBlogs I agree.. and it better not drag the already redonkulous loading times, which is also what I wanted from the ps4, but Hitman and bloodborne are still unplayable IMO because of load times - and the machine is 2 years old now!
Re: Review: Hitman: Intro Pack (PS4)
I threw £45 at it and I wish I had waited. The repetitive nature of the game simply doesnt work because of ridiculous loading times. Fails and restarts are how you learn. It should be called Hitman: Groundhog Day which is fine, but in a 2 hour session, you will spend nearly half of that time staring at the barcode loading gif. Im shelving it until they fix it and make it playable. #disappointed
Re: Pre-Order Your PlayStation VR Headset Right Now
@finalstan me too! Just ordered it
Re: Daybreak Has Officially Cancelled Everquest Next
Everquest cost me a marriage. Justice at last!
Re: The Division's PS4 Trophies Touch Down in Manhattan
Ooh Dad's Army? I would buy that!
Re: Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Be Announced at E3 2016?
Why does nobody want anything actually NEW?? Does everything have to be a regurgitated ip of the past?
Re: You Can Now Search for PS4 Communities
Just tried it.. "Cannot use this feature now" is all I get
Re: Store Update: 26th January 2016 (Europe)
Is Loeb Rally correct? I thought release date was 15th March..
Re: PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Ups the Ante with Hardcore Mode
@Flaming_Kaiser me too!! And I have a rig!
Re: Talking Point: Is the Force Strong with Star Wars Battlefront on PS4?
When i buy, i want a game for my money. I want to own the game. I want to play it at my pace for my pleasure. I dont want a glorified £50 ticket to play a shared game on a server far far away, full of elite players, where i get shot dead in the back every single time i spawn. I love starwars but this multiplayer only mould is destroying the industry
Re: Store Update: 20th October 2015 (Europe)
Arcade Archives A-JAX
(Out 20/10/15)
€9.99/£79.99/AU$14.95
HOLY COW thats an expensive Arcade game for us Brits!
Re: Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Gets Free Course in New Update
Not enough. Simple.
Re: DriveClub on PS4 Just Keeps Getting Better and Better
I love it too. My only problem with it was no clutch and TH8PA support. Box ticked now!!!
I just wish it wasnt so damned hard.. or I wasnt so bad . Still, I platted it so I cant be too useless eh? Can I?? heheh
Re: Store Update: 28th July 2015 (Europe)
Snooker on Pure Pool.. Can someone explain it's absence on my ps store please? Thanks
Re: Poll: Which Batman: Arkham Game Is the Best?
@ApostateMage loved it too. Nice to know I'm not the only dinosaur here
Re: Expect Plenty of Meaningful PS4 Firmware Updates in the Future
There is simply no excuse for the ps4 STILL NOT having the same functions as the ps3. Until it catches up with THAT then this subject discussion is futile imo
Re: Guide: Which Skills Should You Pick in The Witcher 3 on PS4?
@milero91 thats really odd!
Re: Guide: Which Skills Should You Pick in The Witcher 3 on PS4?
@milero91 not only do i dislike 'having' to manually save (having the option is great, but for it to be essential is not great) because i forget, i also hate it because having to pause and save breaks the immersion terribly. Skyrim got it spot on with its autosave after every so often (adjustable).
Re: Guide: Which Skills Should You Pick in The Witcher 3 on PS4?
They better patch an autosave-every-ten-minutes in or I'll have to give it up before I smash my living room up and have to see a divorce lawyer, when losing an hours progression at least once during every gaming session. And loading-after-death times are no better than bloodborne.. Great game, but not perfect.
Re: Ubisoft's E3 2015 Press Conference Gets a Date and Time
Something absolutely brand new please. Put your millions to work and give us something NEW!!!!! I'm sick of splinter this 4, and assassins that 12. New adventures please, and I simply refuse to collect 500 feathers or 600 codecs ever again!!!!
Re: Round Up: Project CARS PS4 Reviews Target a Podium Place
@get2sammyb Thanks Sammy :-/
Re: Round Up: Project CARS PS4 Reviews Target a Podium Place
Oh gawd! In a twisted way I was hoping this would bomb. I love racing games. I have a sim rig with t500rs wheel BUT i put having fun before frustration. I love Driveclub, even tho I find it very tough.. So do I buy this, knowing how tough it will be?? heeelllp!!!
Re: Portal Pinball Carries Out Some Tests on PS4, PS3, Vita
Bring it on! New tables are always welcome!!
Re: PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee Makes Over $1 Million in Six Hours
I'd buy it! I've always been a fan of the guys at Rare.. and when they were Ultimate before that.
Re: Batman: Arkham Knight's PS4 Trailer Double Teams Gotham's Goons
I'd prefer a light hearted, colourful 60s style batman. Honestly, I've enjoyed the lego batman games more than these dreary, over stylized batman games. Lighten up Alfred!
Re: Phwoar! Project CARS Looks Stunning on PS4
Out of all the project cars videos so far, FINALLY this one looks nice. Shame it was a pc version. I'm a gamer that loves racing games, not a petrol head that wants to use a console to simulate my racing passion, so I'm still unsure about this. I'm enjoying driveclub too much - it's better for gamers like me I think..
Re: Star Wars: Battlefront's First PS4 Trailer Is Explosive
@teknium_ haha don't count on it. I no longer trust trailers since watch dogs con
Re: It Looks Like The Witcher 3's Season Pass Won't Break the Bank
@Boerewors u need help, man
Re: Soapbox: Sony Really Needs to Give Us More PlayStation Plus Cloud Space
@Carl-G it's a sad fact that I've HAD to do this lately cos my cloud is full. I find this ridiculous, and a backward step considering today's capabilities.
Nice to see this article. I thought I was alone in my daily rant about lack of space.
Re: Not All of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's DLC Is Free
Fair dooz
Re: Live: Watch as Square Enix Reveals a Brand New Title
Rob, can we have an update please, cos having missed the broadcast I am completely confused by this. What is this jibberish?
Re: Download MotorStorm's Wombat Buggie for Free in DriveClub Now
Love it!
Re: Bloodborne's Long Load Times Will Be Addressed in Future PS4 Patch
Why not indeed. It's great to hear your kids stories. Great games are like great music.. Timeless. And you're bringing them up to respect that. Kudos mate