These teasers don't mean much to me. I actually really enjoyed Andromeda and think it unjustly gets a bad rap, but this new Mass Effect isn't even their next game! Put out Dragon Age before you start teasing the next project.
@NinjaNicky I think they're locked for the time being, but I wouldn't be surprised if they made the operators available via other means during the course of one of the seasons down the line. They did a similar tactic with MW2, where they locked all the campaign characters behind a special edition or bundle or some-such.
You're not wrong that this is probably the laziest CoD entry in some time, but I'll still have a good time playing. They probably would have charged $70 even if they kept it as official DLC anyway. That said, I don't think the graphics have gotten any better since MW 2019 and even got worse with Cold War, though that was probably a limitation of the Treyarch engine. But they all still look damn good and have best-in-class FPS gameplay.
@Dusk_Actual I don't typically go for MP plats anyway shrug.
@NinjaNicky Doesn't Destiny 2 charge $100 for their annual passes? Operator skins are meaningless to me, so that version is a hard pass as far as I'm concerned, but to each their own, I suppose. People spend $20 on a single Fortnite skin and the operator bundles in CoD are about the same. I see it as others subsidizing my game, so I don't spend as much. Remember when CoD charged for every map pack they dropped? At least they don't do that anymore.
@Nexozi I'm typically not a big fan of the Treyarch games, but I definitely see the appeal! I tend to favor the heavier gunplay of Infinity Ward games, but I know a ton of people prefer the more run-and-gun style of Treyarch.
@Jimboss You're completely right that it was originally planned as DLC, but $70 seems pretty appropriate for the amount of content that's being provided. Lots of players (including myself) didn't play MW2 MP back in the day, so most of the maps are new to me and many others. I dunno, it just seems like a pretty cynical outlook. If you don't want the game, that's totally cool; just don't ruin the fun for everyone else!
@Jimboss In your estimation, what makes this not a full release? Complete campaign, about 20 maps at launch, Zombies. Most regular players will easily get 50-100 hours of use out this purchase. Seems worthwhile to me!
I dunno about anyone else, but I'm actually pretty excited for this campaign; can't wait to get home from work to jump in!
I just beat MW2's campaign a few days ago and actually really enjoyed Vanguard's campaign, so I'm very interested to see Sledgehammer team up with Infinity Ward again for MW3 round two!
@Korgon I played a ton of D1 and fell off D2 within the first year or so. While I understand their commitment to a continued game platform, I think they probably should have come out with a D3 to reset the playing field. It would have made it a lot easier for new or lapsed players to get onboard and allow to fundamentally change bad/broken mechanics from one game to another. I imagine anyone who wanted to work on Halo has had every opportunity to move to 343, but given the state of that game, I don't think it would be any better. Here's hoping Marathon is the shot in the arm everyone needs. No doubt D2 is suffering because all the top talent is working on that instead of D2.
I'm legitimately confused by this whole situation.
1: Beyond getting incredibly minimal perks in-game, there doesn't seem to be any reason to preorder DLC.
2: Cancelling said preorder because layoffs "disrespect" their employees shows a fundamental ignorance regarding how businesses operate. Layoffs suck, but from the outside, we have no idea whether many of these positions were redundant or if the company became way too bloated from the pandemic boom (like a bazillion other companies had become - see X, Meta, Microsoft, etc.).
In my humble opinion, ignorant internet outrage has become so out of control. These little bubbles are so high on their own self-importance and virtue-signaling.
No point in a new unit, since I already have the OG version. I do like the redesign though and this is a great option for people picking up a PS5 for the first time.
That said, when the PS5 Pro is inevitably released, I'll be picking that up.
@MonkeyDLuffy19 I'd agree that licensing out titles to proven developers was a wise choice for Disney. Selfishly, I wish some of those developers were making their own IP, but I do understand the rationale. My argument was based on the premise that Disney would be reinvesting in developing their own titles and I'd rather them put in the legwork instead of just buying a developer that's not for sale.
@Godot25 I think that's a false premise. The easier option is to buy a studio or publisher. But "easier" does not equal "better" and "harder" does not equal "impossible." Yes, starting a studio is more work, but Disney has absurd resources and can hire plenty of people to staff up. Yes, it would take more time, but would be healthier in the long run. That way, if they fail, they don't close a studio or publisher that would still be around, had they not gobbled them up and mismanaged them.
@ShogunRok I think an important fact to keep in mind is that a heavy amount of those sales were made for a largely discounted product. While 25 million is a staggering statistic, regardless, I'm willing to bet that at least half of those sales, if not two-thirds, were made at $30. I, personally, pre-ordered at full price, but after the disastrous launch, I shelved my copy until the PS5 version was released the following year and when it did, they were selling it half off.
@Ravix @roe @lindos Yeah I love the Ergo recovery in this game, very forgiving. Even if you die on your way to getting them back, it'll still leave a bit left for the next attempt (I think maybe a 1/3 or 1/4 of the original amount). Not to mention, the Stargazers are typically (not always) placed pretty close to boss arenas, so there's not a ton of backtracking.
Not gonna lie, I'm rather excited for this. Lots of hate for CoD, but the gunplay is unmatched and the first few months of a new CoD are the best (before all the dumb gimmicky cosmetics and strats take hold). Ultimately, the quality of the game relies of the quality of the MP maps and Sledgehammer is a bit hit or miss, BUT, given that the original MW3 was Sledgehammer's first big contribution to CoD, I'm very curious to see what they do with this new iteration.
@Quadalog @RatmCky SPoB was the third game listed in the new releases this week on the PS5 store. I think it's likely that Sony's marketing arm has blacklisted Colin directly, but Lillymo is a different story. I also agree that the narrative has gotten exaggerated. I love LSM, but I'd wager if Colin stopped acting so bratty and stubborn about it, it would have blown over a long time ago.
@nomither6 In my opinion, MW 2019 was the best multiplayer suite the series has ever had. I still log in and play that game and so do many, many others. I agree that they should untether Warzone and MW2, but in all likelihood, they will. With Vanguard, you could segment what parts of the game you wanted installed, so I don't see why this would be any different. They'll likely have the same launcher, though.
@get2sammyb is it a deliberate subtlety that the headers and footers of the website change to the steel blue uncharted colors whenever it's the subject matter of the article? if so, kudos!
@Divergent95 I find the combat some of the most fun I've played in a game, but you have to approach it with a little more of a Soulsborne attitude. It's a lot of patience and timing, especially on the harder difficulties. On easier difficulties, it can feel stiff, since the instinct is to run in a hack away, but it definitely feels like it was designed for a more tactical approach.
Got the platinum once. Two trophies away from a second. You better believe I'll be getting the PS5 version! Very excited to see the new improvements (assuming 60 fps, ray-tracing, updated textures, instant load, etc?).
I think this is a real shame. I pre-ordered and haven't been disappointed. Sure, Infinity Ward remains the champ with regard to MP map design, but this is a really solid outing and is leaps ahead of Treyarch. The campaign was fun, if a bit short, but packed with jaw-dropping eye candy and great characters.
With Activision's MO being so numbers driven, I worry that this may be the last game Sledge fronts for while, despite the overall high quality.
@OMG_Waffles For the most part, I agree. Combat and movement were great in Andromeda. I think the story was decent though. Had more Star Trek vibes than Star Wars, so I think that rubbed people the wrong way, but I loved the idea of being an explorer in uncharted territory. It just got a little too bogged down in fetch quests and open world filler. I hope they go back to hub worlds with linear levels, since that seemed to have the best balance.
I pre-ordered and haven't been disappointed! I seem to be the minority where the thought of MW controls in a WW2 setting is perfect, to me. I don't care for Treyarch's entries, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer make some very solid campaigns (Infinite Warfare is my favorite). Not to mention, the MW game engine (used in Vanguard) facilitates the best feeling FPS gunplay in any game, bar none.
@naruball Let me know if any of these are ringing a bell...
Marvel's Spider-Man Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Marvel's Wolverine Marvel's Avengers Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel's Midnight Suns Marvel's Iron Man VR The dozens of Marvel characters in Fortnite and likely several more games than haven't even been announced yet...
I bought it day 1, had a game breaking bug, and then shelved it to wait for the PS5 version. I love CDPR and the Witcher 3 is my favorite game of all time, but it is absolutely mind-boggling that a year after release, this game is basically still in alpha. All of this wasted effort to try and fix the last-gen versions when they never should have released them in the first place. It is painfully clear that this game CANNOT function properly on a PS4 or Xbox One and they never will.
I'm personally very excited for this game. Since the game is built off of Infinity Ward's engine, and based on my experience in the beta, the game plays wonderfully! I tried out the 2042 beta as well and wasn't particularly impressed with how the game felt to play, so CoD is an easy buy for me this year.
I still play my PS3, but not multiplayer. Mostly classics like Dragon Age Origins, Ni no Kuni, Red Dead Redemption, etc. I have my PS3, 4, and 5 hooked up to the same TV, so it's basically whatever piques my fancy!
@Shepherd_Tallon it's definitely missing that "special something." odyssey was missing it too. i think it has a lot to do with how disconnected everything feels and how bland the main characters are. i loved bayek and still can't fathom why they didn't give his character a sequel.
i think valhalla has so many things going for it, but i can't get over how there basically aren't any clothing physics? it makes everything look sooo janky and i don't understand how this team can backtrack so much in that department. in the wotd expansion, they even added legacy outfits from origins which just brought even more attention to how bad it is. very puzzling...
I'm honestly relieved we won't be getting a Days Gone sequel. Don't get me wrong - I thought the gameplay was excellent, but the story and characters were laughable to me. The industry is overwrought with zombie games and I, for one, am sick to death (pardon the pun) of them. If Bend Studios can take the top-tier gameplay from Days Gone and put it in a more original world, then I think we'll all be better for it.
Wow, this looks really cool! Not sure if it's something that I'd play, but DAMN does it look impressive! Definitely another prime example of video games being art.
@Divergent95 I don't think there's a fundamental design flaw in the game, it's just buggy as hell. I bought the game on launch, but at this point I'm waiting for the PS5 port until I play through the game in earnest. Every patch they put out is just good news for gamers.
I still don't understand why they won't uncouple Warzone from Modern Warfare. Why can you have Warzone installed by itself, but not Modern Warfare? I don't play Warzone ever and would love the ability to not have that mode installed at all...
This poll is a little funky, asking what "Playstation" will miss the most, rather than what WE as Playstation PLAYERS will miss the most. I think Playstation will miss The Elder Scrolls/Fallout the most, simply based on revenue, but for me personally, I'll miss Wolfenstein the most.
@Eadgar That's great! Yeah, so far, the PS5 version has been great. Loading times aren't much improved though, which is a little disappointing, but they were never that long to begin with.
I think this is a really special game and a great proof of concept. I think the "hub" world is a bit drab and leaves something to be desired, but the combat and three dungeons are great. Hopefully, this game has sold well enough that Cold Symmetry has expanded and is working on a more robust sequel!
I honestly think the microtransaction debate is a bit silly. Loot boxes can be bad, since it hits the same part of your brain as gambling, but microtransactions are just additive. Buy them or don't buy them. It's a single player game. If you don't like them, don't buy them!
I still have my suspicions over how "fully integrated" Warzone and Cold War will be, considering they run on different game engines. I'm also equally perplexed as to why Activision let Treyarch and Infinity Ward use different engines in the first place.
Looks interesting at the very least. I absolutely love the show, so I may end up picking this up. It's interesting to see how games based on Netflix (in this case, Netflix and BBC) shows are targeting the indie vibe (with Narcos and Stranger Things being other examples). I wonder if it gives less pressure to produce an amazing, top-of-the-line experience while still offering fans the joy of interacting with their favorite show properties.
A well deserved reception to a great game! I do hope Sony continues to push for new IP. I personally didn't think TLOU should have had a sequel and would have rather had ND make a new IP. Certain properties are built for franchises and some are not. I just hope they do a good job of identifying which is which.
How is no one commenting on how there's an urban environment now? Seems like a cool shakeup of the formula to me. These screen shots looks pretty promising, but ultimately, we'll need to see actual gameplay.
Games haven't gone up in price since the PS3 and 360 launched. A raise to $70 is fine with me. Games are getting more expensive and time consuming to make and if a $10 increase gets us better games and better talent making them, then I'm for it. Accounting for inflation since the PS3 launched, it's basically the same amount of money anyway...
Wow, people being negative in the comments? Weird! I personally, think this looks great. Looks like a South American setting, which sounds awesome! Dense jungles and possibly pyramids to explore????
I had a sigh of relief when I saw that the character movement looked closer to Origins than Odyssey. I still just don't understand why character movement looked sooo bad in Odyssey. It looked like they didn't mo-cap at all. It really pulled me out of that game.
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Re: Next Mass Effect Gets New Teaser, Featuring a Masked N7 Character
These teasers don't mean much to me. I actually really enjoyed Andromeda and think it unjustly gets a bad rap, but this new Mass Effect isn't even their next game! Put out Dragon Age before you start teasing the next project.
Re: Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
@NinjaNicky I think they're locked for the time being, but I wouldn't be surprised if they made the operators available via other means during the course of one of the seasons down the line. They did a similar tactic with MW2, where they locked all the campaign characters behind a special edition or bundle or some-such.
You're not wrong that this is probably the laziest CoD entry in some time, but I'll still have a good time playing. They probably would have charged $70 even if they kept it as official DLC anyway. That said, I don't think the graphics have gotten any better since MW 2019 and even got worse with Cold War, though that was probably a limitation of the Treyarch engine. But they all still look damn good and have best-in-class FPS gameplay.
Re: Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
@Dusk_Actual I don't typically go for MP plats anyway shrug.
@NinjaNicky Doesn't Destiny 2 charge $100 for their annual passes? Operator skins are meaningless to me, so that version is a hard pass as far as I'm concerned, but to each their own, I suppose. People spend $20 on a single Fortnite skin and the operator bundles in CoD are about the same. I see it as others subsidizing my game, so I don't spend as much. Remember when CoD charged for every map pack they dropped? At least they don't do that anymore.
@Nexozi I'm typically not a big fan of the Treyarch games, but I definitely see the appeal! I tend to favor the heavier gunplay of Infinity Ward games, but I know a ton of people prefer the more run-and-gun style of Treyarch.
@MFTWrecks Good thing I don't read Reddit!
Re: Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
@Jimboss You're completely right that it was originally planned as DLC, but $70 seems pretty appropriate for the amount of content that's being provided. Lots of players (including myself) didn't play MW2 MP back in the day, so most of the maps are new to me and many others. I dunno, it just seems like a pretty cynical outlook. If you don't want the game, that's totally cool; just don't ruin the fun for everyone else!
Re: Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
@Jimboss In your estimation, what makes this not a full release? Complete campaign, about 20 maps at launch, Zombies. Most regular players will easily get 50-100 hours of use out this purchase. Seems worthwhile to me!
Re: Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
I dunno about anyone else, but I'm actually pretty excited for this campaign; can't wait to get home from work to jump in!
I just beat MW2's campaign a few days ago and actually really enjoyed Vanguard's campaign, so I'm very interested to see Sledgehammer team up with Infinity Ward again for MW3 round two!
Re: Destiny 2 Fans Demand Refunds for Next DLC After Bungie Layoffs
@Korgon I played a ton of D1 and fell off D2 within the first year or so. While I understand their commitment to a continued game platform, I think they probably should have come out with a D3 to reset the playing field. It would have made it a lot easier for new or lapsed players to get onboard and allow to fundamentally change bad/broken mechanics from one game to another. I imagine anyone who wanted to work on Halo has had every opportunity to move to 343, but given the state of that game, I don't think it would be any better. Here's hoping Marathon is the shot in the arm everyone needs. No doubt D2 is suffering because all the top talent is working on that instead of D2.
Re: Destiny 2 Fans Demand Refunds for Next DLC After Bungie Layoffs
I'm legitimately confused by this whole situation.
1: Beyond getting incredibly minimal perks in-game, there doesn't seem to be any reason to preorder DLC.
2: Cancelling said preorder because layoffs "disrespect" their employees shows a fundamental ignorance regarding how businesses operate. Layoffs suck, but from the outside, we have no idea whether many of these positions were redundant or if the company became way too bloated from the pandemic boom (like a bazillion other companies had become - see X, Meta, Microsoft, etc.).
In my humble opinion, ignorant internet outrage has become so out of control. These little bubbles are so high on their own self-importance and virtue-signaling.
Re: It's True! Lies of P Sales Surpass One Million Units
Well deserved! I've been loving this game; almost done with my NG+ playthrough. Very much looking forward to DLC or a sequel down the line.
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying a PS5 'Slim'?
No point in a new unit, since I already have the OG version. I do like the redesign though and this is a great option for people picking up a PS5 for the first time.
That said, when the PS5 Pro is inevitably released, I'll be picking that up.
Re: Lords of the Fallen PS5 Trailer Will Make a Blasphemer of You Yet
Not going to watch the trailer because I'm already sold on the game; can't wait to jump in. Man, what a great year for Soulsborne fans!
Re: Disney CEO Reportedly Being Pressured to Double Down on Gaming
@MonkeyDLuffy19 I'd agree that licensing out titles to proven developers was a wise choice for Disney. Selfishly, I wish some of those developers were making their own IP, but I do understand the rationale. My argument was based on the premise that Disney would be reinvesting in developing their own titles and I'd rather them put in the legwork instead of just buying a developer that's not for sale.
Re: Disney CEO Reportedly Being Pressured to Double Down on Gaming
@Godot25 I think that's a false premise. The easier option is to buy a studio or publisher. But "easier" does not equal "better" and "harder" does not equal "impossible." Yes, starting a studio is more work, but Disney has absurd resources and can hire plenty of people to staff up. Yes, it would take more time, but would be healthier in the long run. That way, if they fail, they don't close a studio or publisher that would still be around, had they not gobbled them up and mismanaged them.
Re: Disney CEO Reportedly Being Pressured to Double Down on Gaming
Here's a novel idea - how about Disney founds a studio to make great games instead of buying an entire publisher? Just a thought... I know it's crazy.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Top a Staggering 25 Million as Phantom Liberty Hits 3 Million in a Week
@ShogunRok I think an important fact to keep in mind is that a heavy amount of those sales were made for a largely discounted product. While 25 million is a staggering statistic, regardless, I'm willing to bet that at least half of those sales, if not two-thirds, were made at $30. I, personally, pre-ordered at full price, but after the disastrous launch, I shelved my copy until the PS5 version was released the following year and when it did, they were selling it half off.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Lies of P?
@Ravix @roe @lindos Yeah I love the Ergo recovery in this game, very forgiving. Even if you die on your way to getting them back, it'll still leave a bit left for the next attempt (I think maybe a 1/3 or 1/4 of the original amount). Not to mention, the Stargazers are typically (not always) placed pretty close to boss arenas, so there's not a ton of backtracking.
Re: Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Reveal Expected Next Week
Not gonna lie, I'm rather excited for this. Lots of hate for CoD, but the gunplay is unmatched and the first few months of a new CoD are the best (before all the dumb gimmicky cosmetics and strats take hold). Ultimately, the quality of the game relies of the quality of the MP maps and Sledgehammer is a bit hit or miss, BUT, given that the original MW3 was Sledgehammer's first big contribution to CoD, I'm very curious to see what they do with this new iteration.
Re: Mini Review: Super Perils of Baking (PS5) - Charming Old School Platformer Rises to the Occasion
@Quadalog @RatmCky SPoB was the third game listed in the new releases this week on the PS5 store. I think it's likely that Sony's marketing arm has blacklisted Colin directly, but Lillymo is a different story. I also agree that the narrative has gotten exaggerated. I love LSM, but I'd wager if Colin stopped acting so bratty and stubborn about it, it would have blown over a long time ago.
Re: Warzone 2.0 is Coming in 2022, Available on PS5, PS4
@nomither6 In my opinion, MW 2019 was the best multiplayer suite the series has ever had. I still log in and play that game and so do many, many others. I agree that they should untether Warzone and MW2, but in all likelihood, they will. With Vanguard, you could segment what parts of the game you wanted installed, so I don't see why this would be any different. They'll likely have the same launcher, though.
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Forces PS4 Players to Buy Cross-Gen Bundle
Not really sure what the big deal is here. $70 for a game these days is perfectly reasonable.
Re: The Witcher Dev Wants to Make Something Extraordinary with Unreal Engine 5
@AhmadSumadi Same! Please, CDPR, take your time and don't release the game until it's ready!
Re: Uncharted Movie Director Wants to Recreate A Thief's End's Car Chase in Sequel
@get2sammyb is it a deliberate subtlety that the headers and footers of the website change to the steel blue uncharted colors whenever it's the subject matter of the article? if so, kudos!
Re: The Witcher 3 PS5 Targets Q2 2022 Release Date
@Divergent95 I find the combat some of the most fun I've played in a game, but you have to approach it with a little more of a Soulsborne attitude. It's a lot of patience and timing, especially on the harder difficulties. On easier difficulties, it can feel stiff, since the instinct is to run in a hack away, but it definitely feels like it was designed for a more tactical approach.
Re: The Witcher 3 PS5 Targets Q2 2022 Release Date
Got the platinum once. Two trophies away from a second. You better believe I'll be getting the PS5 version! Very excited to see the new improvements (assuming 60 fps, ray-tracing, updated textures, instant load, etc?).
Re: Call of Duty: Vanguard Reportedly Has Series' Worst UK Launch in 14 Years
I think this is a real shame. I pre-ordered and haven't been disappointed. Sure, Infinity Ward remains the champ with regard to MP map design, but this is a really solid outing and is leaps ahead of Treyarch. The campaign was fun, if a bit short, but packed with jaw-dropping eye candy and great characters.
With Activision's MO being so numbers driven, I worry that this may be the last game Sledge fronts for while, despite the overall high quality.
Re: Mass Effect Will Continue Declares New N7 Day Artwork
@OMG_Waffles For the most part, I agree. Combat and movement were great in Andromeda. I think the story was decent though. Had more Star Trek vibes than Star Wars, so I think that rubbed people the wrong way, but I loved the idea of being an explorer in uncharted territory. It just got a little too bogged down in fetch quests and open world filler. I hope they go back to hub worlds with linear levels, since that seemed to have the best balance.
Re: Poll: Did You Buy Call of Duty: Vanguard?
I pre-ordered and haven't been disappointed! I seem to be the minority where the thought of MW controls in a WW2 setting is perfect, to me. I don't care for Treyarch's entries, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer make some very solid campaigns (Infinite Warfare is my favorite). Not to mention, the MW game engine (used in Vanguard) facilitates the best feeling FPS gunplay in any game, bar none.
Re: Studio Led by Amy Hennig Making a Marvel Game
@naruball Let me know if any of these are ringing a bell...
Marvel's Spider-Man
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel's Avengers
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Marvel's Iron Man VR
The dozens of Marvel characters in Fortnite
and likely several more games than haven't even been announced yet...
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Updates and Free DLC Pushed Into 2022, Unsurprisingly
I bought it day 1, had a game breaking bug, and then shelved it to wait for the PS5 version. I love CDPR and the Witcher 3 is my favorite game of all time, but it is absolutely mind-boggling that a year after release, this game is basically still in alpha. All of this wasted effort to try and fix the last-gen versions when they never should have released them in the first place. It is painfully clear that this game CANNOT function properly on a PS4 or Xbox One and they never will.
Re: Studio Lead by Amy Hennig Making a Marvel Game
I'm getting sooo tired of this Marvel over-saturation in every entertainment industry...
Re: Call of Duty: Vanguard's PS5, PS4 Story Trailer Will Get Your Pulse Racing
I'm personally very excited for this game. Since the game is built off of Infinity Ward's engine, and based on my experience in the beta, the game plays wonderfully! I tried out the 2042 beta as well and wasn't particularly impressed with how the game felt to play, so CoD is an easy buy for me this year.
Re: Video: Are People Still Playing PS3 Games Online in 2021?
I still play my PS3, but not multiplayer. Mostly classics like Dragon Age Origins, Ni no Kuni, Red Dead Redemption, etc. I have my PS3, 4, and 5 hooked up to the same TV, so it's basically whatever piques my fancy!
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Planned for Ubisoft's E3 Show
@Shepherd_Tallon it's definitely missing that "special something." odyssey was missing it too. i think it has a lot to do with how disconnected everything feels and how bland the main characters are. i loved bayek and still can't fathom why they didn't give his character a sequel.
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Planned for Ubisoft's E3 Show
i think valhalla has so many things going for it, but i can't get over how there basically aren't any clothing physics? it makes everything look sooo janky and i don't understand how this team can backtrack so much in that department. in the wotd expansion, they even added legacy outfits from origins which just brought even more attention to how bad it is. very puzzling...
Re: Days Gone 2 Not Given the Greenlight, Sony Bend Working on Something New
I'm honestly relieved we won't be getting a Days Gone sequel. Don't get me wrong - I thought the gameplay was excellent, but the story and characters were laughable to me. The industry is overwrought with zombie games and I, for one, am sick to death (pardon the pun) of them. If Bend Studios can take the top-tier gameplay from Days Gone and put it in a more original world, then I think we'll all be better for it.
Re: Vokabulantis Is a Stunning Stop-Motion Platformer Built with Physical Props and Sets
Wow, this looks really cool! Not sure if it's something that I'd play, but DAMN does it look impressive! Definitely another prime example of video games being art.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4, and It's a 44GB Monster
@Divergent95 I don't think there's a fundamental design flaw in the game, it's just buggy as hell. I bought the game on launch, but at this point I'm waiting for the PS5 port until I play through the game in earnest. Every patch they put out is just good news for gamers.
Re: Call of Duty: Warzone Finally Getting an Install Size Reduction
I still don't understand why they won't uncouple Warzone from Modern Warfare. Why can you have Warzone installed by itself, but not Modern Warfare? I don't play Warzone ever and would love the ability to not have that mode installed at all...
Re: Poll: Which Bethesda Franchise Will PS5 Miss the Most?
This poll is a little funky, asking what "Playstation" will miss the most, rather than what WE as Playstation PLAYERS will miss the most. I think Playstation will miss The Elder Scrolls/Fallout the most, simply based on revenue, but for me personally, I'll miss Wolfenstein the most.
Re: Mini Review: Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (PS5) - Souls-Like Gets a Deserved Second Chance
@Eadgar That's great! Yeah, so far, the PS5 version has been great. Loading times aren't much improved though, which is a little disappointing, but they were never that long to begin with.
Re: Mini Review: Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (PS5) - Souls-Like Gets a Deserved Second Chance
I think this is a really special game and a great proof of concept. I think the "hub" world is a bit drab and leaves something to be desired, but the combat and three dungeons are great. Hopefully, this game has sold well enough that Cold Symmetry has expanded and is working on a more robust sequel!
Re: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Players Are Starting to Question the Game's Armour Set Microtransactions
I honestly think the microtransaction debate is a bit silly. Loot boxes can be bad, since it hits the same part of your brain as gambling, but microtransactions are just additive. Buy them or don't buy them. It's a single player game. If you don't like them, don't buy them!
Re: Call of Duty: Warzone Leak Reveals Return of Alcatraz Map
I still have my suspicions over how "fully integrated" Warzone and Cold War will be, considering they run on different game engines. I'm also equally perplexed as to why Activision let Treyarch and Infinity Ward use different engines in the first place.
Re: Take Birmingham by Storm in Peaky Blinders: Mastermind This August
Looks interesting at the very least. I absolutely love the show, so I may end up picking this up. It's interesting to see how games based on Netflix (in this case, Netflix and BBC) shows are targeting the indie vibe (with Narcos and Stranger Things being other examples). I wonder if it gives less pressure to produce an amazing, top-of-the-line experience while still offering fans the joy of interacting with their favorite show properties.
Re: Ghost of Tsushima Sells a Staggering 2.4 Million Copies in 3 Days
A well deserved reception to a great game! I do hope Sony continues to push for new IP. I personally didn't think TLOU should have had a sequel and would have rather had ND make a new IP. Certain properties are built for franchises and some are not. I just hope they do a good job of identifying which is which.
Re: Gallery: First Far Cry 6 Screenshots Show Cuba-Inspired Setting
How is no one commenting on how there's an urban environment now? Seems like a cool shakeup of the formula to me. These screen shots looks pretty promising, but ultimately, we'll need to see actual gameplay.
Re: Poll: Would You Pay $70 for a Brand New PS5 Game?
Games haven't gone up in price since the PS3 and 360 launched. A raise to $70 is fine with me. Games are getting more expensive and time consuming to make and if a $10 increase gets us better games and better talent making them, then I'm for it. Accounting for inflation since the PS3 launched, it's basically the same amount of money anyway...
Re: Far Cry 6 Leaks for PS5 and PS4, Launches 18th February 2021
Wow, people being negative in the comments? Weird! I personally, think this looks great. Looks like a South American setting, which sounds awesome! Dense jungles and possibly pyramids to explore????
Re: Rumour: Black and Red PS5 Console Spotted in Sony Marketing Material
I would prefer a continuation of the black and blue theme. I'm more a fan of the understated color schemes.
Re: 30 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Leaked Online
I had a sigh of relief when I saw that the character movement looked closer to Origins than Odyssey. I still just don't understand why character movement looked sooo bad in Odyssey. It looked like they didn't mo-cap at all. It really pulled me out of that game.