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They need to support streaming to other devices for this to have any chance of success. Project Q, iOS/Android and PC at the very least. I personally don't have much of an interest in streaming, but I have tested Stadia and Xbox XCloud and they both worked really well on a strong Internet connection. Sony already invested heavily in cloud tech from early on, it would be a waste to cede this market to Xbox.

Perhaps this means I may finally catch up. No one would believe my backlog.

Since the quick swap is likely made possible largely due to the PS5's fast SSD, I wonder how the eventual PC version will handle this considering the need to support slower storage. Perhaps what may be a brief fade to black on PS5 will be replaced by a loading screen on PC, similar to GTA 5. I just want to know that Sony isn't hampering their studios' games to ensure compatibility with PC, which is my only concern regarding their PC initiative.

@smoreon Yes, I have all the POP games on PC, but I never got around to playing them there; I'm sure they run great. The only thing about 2008 is it never received the epilogue dlc on PC, but I can always play that on PS3 if I really want to.

@Tharsman Agreed about concerns over the gliding. The distance Miles covered with one glide seemed way too long. I'm sure it's a fun mechanic, but it's just not Spider-Man; it may detract from the simulation. Reminds me of Prototype. I was hoping Insomniac would add more depth to the web swinging with finer control and more physics; basically more player engagement and less autopilot.

@ItsBritneyB_tch You have good taste. Loved that game. The art style is timeless, so all it needs is increased resolution and 60fps+.

I already had a Razer Kishi that I got for just $30, but the remote play app doesn't support it. Fortunately, the excellent PSPlay app solved that problem. It works better than PlayStation's official app. I can live without the PS branding. Now, if only I actually had a use for remote play...

I would love to see the talented NetherRealm team make a non-fighter game. I do love MK and have been playing since MK2 on Genesis/Mega Drive, but they have done a few good action/adventure games in the past. Sub-Zero was a fun side-scroller. During the PS2 era they released Shaolin Monks which incorporated the fast MK combat in a co-op, level-based, 3rd-person/beat 'em up type. Deception had a great RPG mode called conquest which explored MK's lore through an original character/story. And the follow-up, Armageddon, had a full 3rd-person story mode. I think more teams should switch between different IPs or genres for their projects.

@BaldBelper78 Just need to add them to your library. No need to download.

@Rafie I'll take your word for it, but I tried claiming them from PC, PS App and PS4 back when the collection first launched and it didn't allow it then either. I've also read through dozens of posts on the subject and haven't seen any other reports of successful claims from PC. I guess you got really lucky.

@Rafie I think you are mistaken. I just tried it again on PC and there is no option to claim the games, only purchase or upgrade to PS Plus Extra. I've searched Google and reddit and all sources affirm that they can only be claimed from a PS5 console. Are you sure you're referring to the PS Plus Collection"? To be clear, this is not the PS Plus monthly games. This is a set of 19 games that Sony made available to PS5 owners who are subscribed to PS Plus Essential or higher. Please check PS Store for one of the included games that you know you never purchased digitally to see if it's in your library. Link to the list is in the above article. A few examples are Days Gone, Batman Arkham Knight, Detroit Become Human, Monster Hunter World.

@rockodoodle That doesn't work with the "PS Plus Collection", unfortunately. I've tried. Sony made it so that you have to claim these games from a PS5 console.

@DCinga Good to hear. I played it on PS4 Pro (30fps) and thought it was excellent; a worthy successor to SoTC. Really underrated and under appreciated imo.

This is surprising news. It seemed as though Sony was not updating PS5's back compat functionally and was instead relying on developers to patch their games. Now if they would only patch an unlocked frame rate option for the 4k mode of this game and do the same for The Last Guardian (actually it would be more like an unpatch since the game originally had an unlocked frame rate, but it was removed in a patch. It can still be played on the disc version, but it is really inconvenient because you have to disconnect your PS5 from the network every time you want to play to prevent the patch from automatically installing. Also, we lose the bug fixes and other improvements).

Wish I could claim some of those games, but I don't have a PS5 yet. I plan on getting the rumored revised model this upcoming holiday season.

I still play Sonic Racing Transformed to this day; it plays like a dream on PC.

It should be noted that Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled is arguably the best cart racer available, which is why it's such a shame that Activision won't greenlight a 60fps patch for current gen (not to mention the same neglect for the Spyro and N. Sane Trilogies). This is one area where publishers should take a cue from Ubisoft.

Sad news. He was also in Quantum Break.

@tselliot Glad to know I'm not the only one. I studied abroad for a year about 14 years ago and was away from my PS3, so I fell behind in terms of playing new releases (I did have my PSP though). I was never able to catch up. In fact, I've since fell even further behind due to not having as much time to play; currently, the games I play are around 5 years old or older. On average I pay $15 per game. I don't remember the last game that I paid more than $20 for. I even have a few PS5 games already. Patience definitely does pay off.

But there are many PS4 games that I have that I'm really eager to play, but I'm holding off to play on PS5 where they run at 60fps and with other enhancements, so that's why I'm probably just going to buy one hopefully later this year.

I've held out this long on buying a PS5 due to my massive backlog and was planning to finally get one when the rumored redesigned model launches in Q4. I don't think we will see a Pro model released this gen, but if they do release one after I get mine, I'll definitely feel the sting. I would likely sell it and upgrade to the Pro.

@dschons Patches are applied to all versions of a game, whether it be digital, disc, or PS+; they're all the same game. That's just how it works. No need to worry.

This article contains an error. It states "wireless DualSense support", but the PS blog post states "DualSense controller support through a wired connection". That caught my eye because all PC games with DualSense support to date are wired only, as pathetic as that is.

Sony should really release another wireless adapter for PC, but a good one this time. The Dualshock 4 one was too big and its functionality was limited. The updated Xbox adapter is excellent.

This is great news. One less reason to keep my PS4 Pro hooked up after I get a PS5. While I'm certainly grateful and satisfied, I can't help but wonder how hard it would've been for them to add an uncapped frame rate option while they were working on the patch.

@Ken_Kaniff That's not entirely true. Sony does have a PS2 emulator built, but it isn't very good and doesn't run well on PS5 (see Ape Escape 2 for example). It seems they have abandoned it, unfortunately. They're really lagging far behind their competitors as far as backward compatibility/classics library is concerned.

I loved Dark Mirror and Logan's Shadow back on the PSP, but I wish Sony would release the PS2 versions instead, which likely feature superior graphics and performance compared to the PSP versions.

I didn't believe it at first, but I checked Target and, lo and behold, there are 6 units in stock at my local store. And those are the base console for $500, which is even more surprising since the bundles are usually the only ones available. This was the first time since launch that I've seen them in stock at a major retailer with the Add to a Cart button.

However, at this point I'm just going to wait for the revised model expected to release in Q4. I have more than enough unplayed games to tie me over until then.

They should mention all of the PS4 games of those 4000 that "exhibit errors" on PS5 and how after 2+ years they still haven't improved their backwards compatibility support at all even though they said they would. Even their own beloved Shadow of the Colossus has texture issues. Super Stardust Ultra too. Not to mention major 3rd party titles such as Assassin's Creed Syndicate and Batman Arkham City. And don't get me started on the issues with the PS2 catalog. It's appreciated that the individual teams patched some of their titles, but many never received a patch. For example, The Last Guardian can run locked at 60 fps if played from the disc and patches are deleted. They can't be troubled to patch the game with official support for unlocking the frame rate—a feature that was present at the game's launch and was subsequently removed. They simply don't care about their legacy catalog, unfortunately. Xbox is way ahead in this department.

@FinneasGH
You beat me by 1 day! I earned Hero of Lave on July 3rd 2008.

While this is good news and as a non Extra or Premium subscriber I especially appreciate that PlayStation allowed me to claim the game for free since I had already purchased it on PSP many years ago, I can't help but feel the work done on this was kind of wasted considering how this is essentially a lower quality version of Super Stardust Ultra, which is already available on PS4 and PS5. Although Ultra is one of the games that has the "may exhibit errors" on PS5 disclaimer. I would've preferred they put the time into patching that instead. Aside for trophies, why would someone want to play a PSP version of a game when there's a PS4 version available?

For me, the writing was on the wall with this one. This title's commercial failure will have a major impact on Square and as a result I suspect we'll be hearing big news from them in the not too distant future. Just my prediction..

This would definitely be a step in the right direction imo. I always found it much more satisfying to utilize the games' physics and mechanics to gain speed. There's a certain rush experienced when rolling downhill. Similar to skating down a ramp in a Tony Hawk game, riding down a mountain in a snowboarding game, or even swinging in Spiderman. Play Spiderman 2 or the Insomniac titles, then play The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie game and you'll immediately notice something is off. It's because the speed resets with each swing; all momentum is lost. Not fun.

I still don't have a PS5. Was planning on buying one when they released the first major revision, so this will likely be the one I get. I'm just concerned they will price it without the disc drive at the same price as the current disc version and the attachment will cost extra; essentially, the price to get a PS5 with a disc drive would be higher than it is now. This would be unprecedented, however, since I don't believe a console's price has ever been increased with a hardware revision of equivalent specs.

I definitely want the disc drive because my current library is mostly disc-based. I even have some PS5 discs already.

How coincidental; I just played Shadow of the Colossus and was wondering when we will see what Ueda has been up to.

His games are truly special, including The Last Guardian. I thought it was a worthy successor and was underrated/appreciated. Sure, the button layout was dated, but it didn't take long for me to adjust to it.
I just wish Sony would patch it to run at 60fps on PS5. The fact that it already can when installed from the disc without patches makes it all the more frustrating. Shadow could also use a PS5 patch. It actually runs worse on PS5 as there are graphical glitches. It would also be great if it could run at 60fps in the quality mode. This is one area where PlayStation repeatedly disappoints. Their approach to backwards compatibility is really inadequate, to the point that they're unwilling to update their own games to play better on PS5 unless there is a direct financial incentive.

@Fenbops Oh, that makes sense. Thanks!

@trev666 Agreed, pay is too low.

@trev666 I think it's a great idea since I've found that highly engaged users are typically more knowledgeable than official support staff.

Interesting that this Unreal Engine tech can be used with a game built on Decima. I didn't know that was possible.

I'm looking forward to finally getting a PS5 later next year. Hopefully stock will be available by then and Sony won't raise the price.

@Denni5m You missed my point. I understand that PC supports the same PCIe 4.0 SSDs as PS5 does. But the vast majority of PC gamers don't have one of those in their rigs. Developers try to target a wide range of hardware when developing for PC. Otherwise they would be limiting their potential sales numbers. If they were to put out a game that required an SSD that matched or exceeded the PS5's in terms of speed, their customer base would be extremely small. This would not be feasible financially. Therefore this may be why the Returnal port requires so much more RAM compared to most games; it could be the solution the devs chose to solve this problem since 16GB+ RAM is more common and upgrading RAM is cheaper and much easier than upgrading storage.

@Shstrick My thoughts exactly. I've been thinking about this for a while: how are PS5 games going to be ported to PC when they were originally designed for a system that has a much faster storage drive than the average gaming PC? That was my only concern about Sony bringing all PS5 games to PC; would they require their dev studios to limit SSD speed utilization in their games in order to ensure compatibility with PCs? I hope this Returnal port indicates that they are not going down that route.

@Kidfried I stay away from Twitter so I wouldn't know, but I don't think the outrage mob ever deserves a reaction or even an acknowledgement. Better left ignored.

So unnecessary... Why can't Twitter posts simply be ignored? Why do companies always need to put out public statements addressing something as if they are representing the sentiment of every individual team member, when in reality they only represent the people in the positions of power? When an individual makes a statement, we know that person is speaking for his/herself. It's even more obvious in this case since John is no longer with the company.

While my perception was that the game scored the way it did due to the overall game design, it is interesting to see it pointed out that the PC version scored better despite that aspect remaining unchanged. I would also be upset seeing that after I lost my job due to the game's critical reception. But nothing good ever comes from Twitter. John and Jeff are talented developers with a great track record and I look forward to their next games. No need to demonize him for venting his frustrations, even if he may be a bit off-point.

@awp69 It doesn't look like there is a game called "Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition" on the PS Store. All I see are the PS4 and PS5 versions of the base game; each priced $20. Then under add-ons there's the Twilight Rivals pack labeled as an "Episode" and priced $10. But this is only available if the PS5 version is selected, otherwise it shows "No add-ons available" if the PS4 version is selected. So I'm not sure why Push Square is referring to this as a sort of complete edition for PS5.

At the 10 sec mark when he fully opens his hands, how are the controllers being supported? Is it just gravity holding the grips against his palms? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe PS VR2 has hand straps like the Valve Index.

Anyone who bought the game at launch (and for a while afterward) was eligible for a refund, so why should any compensation be expected?

@nomither6 So I won't use the word "fan" to describe myself if it makes you feel better. I enjoy the original gameplay, character designs, story approach, etc. I didn't like most of the subsequent games despite playing nearly all of them. I generally liked the Advance titles, Sonic 4, and Generations despite each of them being very different. It's not nostalgia or bias if I don't find a game to be fun to play, or if I find the dialogue to be childish and irritating, or the writing to be excessive. As I said, I don't have anything against Sega making a game like that, but they should not have turned an already established success into this different entity. In fact, I don't mind if they continue making these new-era sonic games. I just think they should also try adapting the original design into 3D because it has been proven to work well and there's nothing else like it.

To further clarify, when I was a kid there was a soup I really liked. Around the mid-2000s, the company that made the soup was bought out and the new company changed the recipe. I didn't like the new taste, so I stopped eating it. Many others share my experience. True story. It's not nostalgia; what I once liked was changed into something drastically different and I subjectively perceive it as worse. It might have the same name and a similar appearance, but it's just too different in essence. See Theseus' paradox. In contrast, I love the OG God of War games and I think the 2018 title is excellent as well despite being very different. We don't always have to divide into teams (tribes) regarding our opinions.

I would say I'm a huge OG Sonic fan, but not so much anything Sega has done with the property since it made the jump to 3D, with the exception of Generations and Mania. I don't see what many love about the Adventure titles. I recognize there is some appeal to the boost gameplay when executed well, but I maintain that the original momentum-based gameplay is far superior. I don't understand why Sega won't even attempt to adapt that formula for 3D. Fan games have proved it works and is a blast to play. I don't like the tonal and character direction of the post-OG games either. It's just not Sonic; it's too different. Sega should have made it its own distinct property while they continued iterating on the successful original games. Although, that other IP would probably have been retired shortly thereafter since those games could never have survived if not for the Sonic branding.

I'll definitely give Frontiers a try eventually since I think the open zone concept is a step in the right direction. If only they would take a cue from Sonic Utopia...

I couldn't even make it through half the ad. Very cringe.

I'm still holding out to play this game at 60fps. My backlog is big enough so I'm in no rush. If not via a patch or a native PS5 version, then on PC when I eventually build one. If Ubisoft can patch AC Origins, Odyssey and The Crew 2, and Sony can patch all of their titles from the late PS4 gen, and Techland can patch Dying Light from 2015, then there's no good reason Rockstar couldn't do the same for RDR2 which sold better than any of the aforementioned titles. The same can be said for Activision and their Crash and Spyro titles, especially CTR Nitro-Fueled.

Have the frame rate issues on the PS5 version still not been fixed? Is the PS4 version on PS5 still the best way to get a smooth frame rate?