I wouldn't call it a 'debate', the games industry is making more money than ever. Games don't need to go up in price. No amount of corporate PR drivel can alter that fact.
@sonicmeerkat Yep, the signs of the power shift within Sony are there for all to see. The fact that the new puritanical censorship only applies to Japanese games is a baffling as well as overtly racist example of this shift.
@Number09 To be fair, if he was dealing with you, a lump sum would have been the smart option as I doubt you could have made as successfull a videogame series as CD Projekt Red. ;p
@Jaz007 I love the games, but the books are far superior to them and they end in a way that makes everything that CDPR added feel like bad fan fiction.
I haven't watched the show yet but the fact it's bassed on the books is very good news as far as I'm concerned. I highly recommend you read them - you won't be dissappointed.
@lacerz A game that never existed has no place on a game of the decade article. The fact that you feel special because you have a rare download installed speaks to what's really going on here - hype, and bandwagon jumping based on an (admittedly promising) demo of a game now lost forever.
It's a good game I suppose, but very unremarkable and somewhat stale if you ask me. Then again I stopped playing online games since Sony began taxing people, so perhaps I would feel different if I had.
It's a nice concept. Not sure it will end up working very well but lets hope so. Games like Mario Maker were so good because people actually had creative control where as this sounds like the dev has worked it all out before hand and people then stumble across these pre-made ideas and can only influence the odd sprite change or two. I'll be keeping an eye on this anyway as it'll certainly be interesting to see how it turns out.
@mantralux I have to agree with you about Kojima's writing. I'll still most likely pick up death stranding at some point, but I'm not looking forward to all the self indulgent BS he's laced it with. I think a lot of people feel that way and that's why it's struggling - when you take away the Metal Gear gameplay, what's left is a whole lot less appealing and the narative shortcomings are that much harder to overlook.
I think all the ass kissing Kojima has received just adds to the problem as he's started to believe his own hype.
Still don't like the art style at all and I'm not convinced this will live up to the past installments, but now that Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima are confirmed it's a must buy. Even if the game turns out to be bad, SoR was always primarily about the soundtrack.
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Re: Take-Two Boss Believes Players Were 'Ready' for $70 Games
I wouldn't call it a 'debate', the games industry is making more money than ever. Games don't need to go up in price. No amount of corporate PR drivel can alter that fact.
Re: PlatinumGames Dismisses Claims of PS5 Abandoning Japan
@sonicmeerkat Yep, the signs of the power shift within Sony are there for all to see. The fact that the new puritanical censorship only applies to Japanese games is a baffling as well as overtly racist example of this shift.
Re: Reaction: PS5's User Experience Is Made for Modern Games
Not sure what all the hyperbolic gushing in the video was about. Looks like every other generic interface in existence to me.
Re: Spider-Man PS5 vs PS4 Comparison Shows Off a Generational Leap
So no difference whatsoever then.
Re: Buried Stars - We Stan One K-Pop Mystery
You stan it? ffs.
Re: Soapbox: Let's Give Activision a Bit of Credit, Yeah?
This site is turning into a cheerleader for greedy billionaire exploiters. Smh.
...Also, nice passive agressive 'Real Gamer™' comment. Stay classy Sammy.
Re: Soapbox: Games As a Service Should Be Embraced, Not Misunderstood
@get2sammyb The article comes accross as either ill informed or dishonest. Either way, it's not a good look.
Re: Soapbox: Games As a Service Should Be Embraced, Not Misunderstood
I expect better than this from games journalism.
Re: Mini Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer – This Old Favourite Still Has Some Magic
@gbanas92 That'll never happen as long as I have my strength ;P
Re: Mini Review: Star Wars Episode I: Racer – This Old Favourite Still Has Some Magic
What's all this 'wizard' nonsense about?
Re: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adds Black Lives Matter Screen
@get2sammyb Isn't it a game about shooting people in the head though?
Re: Paradise Lost Is a PS5 Game Where World War II Doesn't End
@LiamCroft Not sure 'glossing over' means what you think it does,
Re: Mafia II: Definitive Edition's PS4 Trophy List Is Awfully Familiar
In other news; water is wet and the sky is blue.
Re: Grab Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 for Free on PS4
Well done Namco!
Re: Site News: Would You Kindly Complete Our Reader Survey?
Well this proves I'm bored. I actually did it.
Re: Sony Makes Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection and Journey Available for Free on PS4
I have them both, but this is a cool thing for them to do.
Re: Soapbox: Why You Must Play Uncharted 4 While It's Free on PS Plus
It's not free Sammy. You pay a subscription fee.
Re: Haohmaru Looks Amazing in SoulCalibur VI, Arrives Next Week
@Tamlyn Thanks, that's good to know. I've been very close to getting this for a while now, so that news may be the deciding factor!
Re: Sony Establishes $100 Million Fund for Global Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Well done lads, we need to see more of this from big business. It's time for solidarity and helping our fellow man.
Re: Poll: Should Sony Giveaway Free PS4 Games for Those in Isolation?
@get2sammyb It's also not necessary to look out for your neighbours and help little old ladies but only if you don't care about your fellow man.
Re: Gunman Clive Draws His Weapon on PS4 in HD Collection
The games are very basic. Only get it if it's under £5 and you like Mega Man.
Re: Guide: All Free PS Plus Games in 2020
Not free though are they?
Re: Guide: All Free EA Access Games on PS4
Sammy doesn't know what free means... well there's a surprise.
Re: Haohmaru Looks Amazing in SoulCalibur VI, Arrives Next Week
That's some terrible voice acting. Is there an option for Japanese dub?
Re: Nintendo Putting Pressure on Sony to Remove Dreams Creations on PS4
@playstation_king Sony is making a profit though.
Re: Butthurt PlayStation Fans Taken to Task by Ex-Guerrilla Producer Over Horizon PC Port
Sammy poo stiring as usual.
Re: Predator: Hunting Grounds Plays It Safe in PS4 Box Art
@snakemake Yep, ps plus and all console online multiplayer is a disgrace.
Re: Remember When Dead or Alive 6 Was Pretending to Be Mature?
The only objectionable thing about DOA6 is the crazy cost of all the DLC.
Scandalous!
Re: Microsoft's Xbox Series X Exclusive Game Strategy May Play Into Sony and PS5 Hands
You know where Matt Booty can stick that idea?
Course you do!
Re: As The Witcher Rules Netflix, CD Projekt RED Signs New Deal with Author
@Number09 To be fair, if he was dealing with you, a lump sum would have been the smart option as I doubt you could have made as successfull a videogame series as CD Projekt Red. ;p
Re: Round Up: The Witcher Netflix Reviews Are All Over the Place
@Jaz007 I love the games, but the books are far superior to them and they end in a way that makes everything that CDPR added feel like bad fan fiction.
I haven't watched the show yet but the fact it's bassed on the books is very good news as far as I'm concerned. I highly recommend you read them - you won't be dissappointed.
Re: Game of the Decade: PT Has Etched an Indelible Scar on Survival Horror for All Time
@nkarafo It's Kojima worship plain and simple.
Re: Game of the Decade: PT Has Etched an Indelible Scar on Survival Horror for All Time
@lacerz A game that never existed has no place on a game of the decade article. The fact that you feel special because you have a rare download installed speaks to what's really going on here - hype, and bandwagon jumping based on an (admittedly promising) demo of a game now lost forever.
Game of the decade? It's not even a game.
Re: Game of the Decade: PT Has Etched an Indelible Scar on Survival Horror for All Time
Sorry PushSquare, you just lost all credibility.
Re: Journey to the Savage Planet Is the Only PS4 Game Typhoon Studios Will Make After Google Stadia Acquisition
This studio just commited suicide.
Re: Game of the Decade: Grand Theft Auto V Set the Precedent for Persistent Online Worlds
It's a good game I suppose, but very unremarkable and somewhat stale if you ask me. Then again I stopped playing online games since Sony began taxing people, so perhaps I would feel different if I had.
Re: PS4 Firmware Update 7.01 Now Available to Download
Stable genius.
Re: SuperMash Lets You Mix Genres Together to Make Unique Game Experiences
It's a nice concept. Not sure it will end up working very well but lets hope so. Games like Mario Maker were so good because people actually had creative control where as this sounds like the dev has worked it all out before hand and people then stumble across these pre-made ideas and can only influence the odd sprite change or two. I'll be keeping an eye on this anyway as it'll certainly be interesting to see how it turns out.
Re: Death Stranding User Score Spikes as Metacritic Removes Over 6000 Negative Ratings
I smell money changing hands.
Re: Rumour: New PS5 Devkit Leak Shows Console and Controllers
It' ugly but I like it. It has personality.
Re: UK Sales Charts: Death Stranding Falls Out of the Top 10 as Call of Duty Reclaims Its Crown
@mantralux I have to agree with you about Kojima's writing. I'll still most likely pick up death stranding at some point, but I'm not looking forward to all the self indulgent BS he's laced it with. I think a lot of people feel that way and that's why it's struggling - when you take away the Metal Gear gameplay, what's left is a whole lot less appealing and the narative shortcomings are that much harder to overlook.
I think all the ass kissing Kojima has received just adds to the problem as he's started to believe his own hype.
Re: Guide: Best PS4 Strategy Games
@Flaming_Kaiser It's certainly not very intuitive 😂
Re: Jim Ryan: PlayStation's Brand, Content, and Community Mean It Has the Edge Over Stadia
Can we stop using 'moving forward,' moving forward?
Re: Rebel Cops - Intense Turn-Based Tactical Response
@lloydcoombes You forgot to mention that it's a spin off of This Is The Police.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077's Incredibly Cool Jacket Is Now Available for Pre-Order
@TUCKABAGZ Yep, thought the exact same thing and was really excited. Then I clicked the link. Oh dear.
Re: Hands On: Planting Our Bare Knuckles on Streets of Rage 4
Still don't like the art style at all and I'm not convinced this will live up to the past installments, but now that Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima are confirmed it's a must buy. Even if the game turns out to be bad, SoR was always primarily about the soundtrack.
Re: Megaquarium - Nothing Fishy About This Brilliant Maritime Attraction Builder
@get2sammyb I love you really. You guys do good stuff over here.
Re: Megaquarium - Nothing Fishy About This Brilliant Maritime Attraction Builder
@get2sammyb Lazyness is a now a 'new format'.
If nothing else the brazenness of that statement is impressive.
Re: Sorry, But There's a Reason You're Winning Your First Match of Fortnite Chapter 2
@verynaughtyboy It's fun enough for a short while but it's very over hyped and - like most online games it's totally pointless and repetitive as hell.
Re: PS Now Ads Begin Appearing on PS4's Dashboard
No cloud gaming for me thanks Sony.