ThreadReturnal Gameplay Overview + PREVIEWS (State of Play)
I got to see about 20 minutes of the game and chat to the team and I must say, I'm super impressed. What I got to see fleshes out the game so much better than what we've seen in trailers so far.
ThreadIn Case it is Revealed Tomorrow During SoP - Final Guesses on Female Ratchet Name From Rift Apart?
Ratchet / Ratchina / something Ratchet related.
I don't really understand why it'd be a big reveal unless it's directly related to a character we already know.
ThreadFacebook rolls out Messenger for Oculus Quest
I’m not sure I understand the big deal (outside of the already problematic Facebook being mandatory).
Says you can sign out of Messengrr and not use it if you want? I’d personally love this feature and if I’m being forced to sign into Facebook, may as well utilise it.
ThreadWill Animal Crossing overtake MK8 as the Switch’s top title in 2021?
100% yes. It probably already has or has come incredibly close to doing so. MK8 was included with a bunch of Switches last year right? I don’t think those copies are being included
Thread[Hands-On Previews] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury with new gameplay footage
We can obviously only talk about the earlier stages of the game so far but this is the Breath of the Wild moment for Mario for me (or at least a taste of what it could be) It just makes such sense for this to be the future of Mario.
10 minutes of 60 FPS gameplay footage here:
Our preview here:
Thread[Hands-On Previews] Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury with new gameplay footage
Yeah, really hard to talk about the best parts at the moment, but that's one of the best parts. The world is constantly changing in the background without you even noticing most of the time.
ThreadDo you think more media outlets also should review the console versions of Cyberpunk 2077?
Honestly it’s a tricky one (and speaks more to why reviews at launch are kind of redundant from a technical review). If the issues are all bugs/performance issues, then they can and probably will be fixed.
HDR is still the one thing that I almost never seem to be happy with. it's even worse on the PS5 tbh. Using a Q90T and in games such as Black Ops Cold war, it just looks completely washed out to me.
ThreadJoel Hopkins claims he wasn't sent a review Switch because he refused to say certain positive things about it.
This is a huge point and one that a lot of people are missing. Again, he got the console through ways that he shouldn't have, and Nintendo tried to gag him. He's obviously still holding a weird vendetta years later.
ThreadJoel Hopkins claims he wasn't sent a review Switch because he refused to say certain positive things about it.
I can go as far as saying that I've never EVER been asked for a PR rep, big or small to say ANYTHING specific about anything ever.. If you think any outlet would let that slide, you're wrong.
Would would Nintendo ask anyone to say that a console is small or robust? Also, the Switch is small and robust.. Why would anyone need to be told they have to say that lol? Look at it in comparison to the Wii U tablet..
ThreadJoel Hopkins claims he wasn't sent a review Switch because he refused to say certain positive things about it.
This is not true. This guy is a notorious liar. Having worked with Nintendo Australia for a long time (and having been one of the Australian outlets sent a Switch prior to launch), there was nothing of the kind in the embargo. It's utterly ridiculous and I can't believe people in this thread are even questioning that tbh.
My memory is that this guy obtained a Switch through other means prior to launch, and was then putting out content, which we all know Nintendo doesn't like.
ThreadSamsung Q90T / Q95T |OT| You know, I'm the best 4K QLED TV on the market.
Does anybody have a PS5 and has tested 4K/120? When in Dirt/DMC, my blacks get crushed instantly when going into 4K/120 mode. It's perfect without 4K/120.
This is after the latest update.
I've fixed the Xbox Series X on the Q90T. Had to turn off VR. PS5 is still all over the place. Either the screen goes blue/red, HDR disables or its just completely washed out.
If there's anyone here that understands display tech that'd be great.
When PS5 is in 4K/120, it utilises YUV422 (so no HDR able to be enabled) but when it's in 4K/60 it's in RGB (so HDR is enabled). Would this be the PS5 of the Tv?
Turning it off and then on tells me that my TV isn't HDR compatible or something to that effect. Definitely doesn't work. Only thing that works is limiting the bandwidth (a new option) that disables HDR. It's so odd.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure if this is why my HDMI 2.1 Samsung TV has been wigging out, but both consoles have been fairly weird in that port. When I wake my PS5 from rest mode, it goes completely washed out and can't be fixed without a full reboot. Likewise opening some games just completely ruins the display as well.
It appears at some point the HDR link between my consoles and TV is lost.
ThreadIGN: PS5 games can be stored on an external HDD but need to be copied back to the SSD to play
This is wrong and I’m really not sure how they got it so wrong. It’s definitely not possible. Even before you plugin the external HDD it tells you you can only store PS4 games on it.
ThreadDirt 5 Xbox Series X 4K Gameplay - Ice Drifting And Rally Racing
I did experience tearing both playing on my monitor at 1440P and also on my TV which is 4K, so I'm not really sure what was happening. It's important to note that this still is a preview build and not final by any means.
ThreadDirt 5 Xbox Series X 4K Gameplay - Ice Drifting And Rally Racing
We've got footage of all three modes here too:
4K Image Quality
4K Frame Rate
120Hz Mode:
and our preview that goes into 120Hz mode a little bit more and the things that are removed to get there:
ThreadReddit PS5 UI start up leak (video in Russian).
I think he meant two seconds from cold booting the game to being in game. No way would it be two seconds from turning on the console to being in a game.
ThreadSamsung Q90T / Q95T |OT| You know, I'm the best 4K QLED TV on the market.
So the Game Mode dimming issue is fixed? It's safe to buy now? Xbox Series X preview/review unit arriving next week, so I've been waiting to pick one up.
ThreadWe are less than 50 days from the PS5 launch, where is the UI Reveal?
Probably for that exact reason. It’s still being tweaked. I feel like there’s a lot more to manage this time around with game libraries, upgrades, cloud saves etc.
ThreadSamsung Q90T / Q95T |OT| You know, I'm the best 4K QLED TV on the market.
So the dimming issue on the Q95T isn't fixed? Can someone please explain it?
I'm about to purchase a TV to review the PS5/XSX, and the LG is too reflective for my bright room, but issues in this thread are scaring me away from the Q95T.
ThreadOfficial PS5 images (with measurements) from fccid.io
Interestingly enough, I mistakenly made this error as well and psoted it 15 minutes before The Verge. Does that mean my article got ripped off haha?
I did credit the OG source though :)
ThreadThere is a lot of games releasing in March of 2021 for Switch
Interestingly, surely the visuals don't suggest it'd need a Pro Switch, though. Especially if Gods and Monsters is releasing in December (and is way more graphics intensive).
ThreadSony not offering Spider-Man upgrade path for PS4 owners (yet) should be criticised more
I thought they were offering it? I know it's been confirmed for MM, but surely PS4 owners of the original game will get the upgrade too?also supports a next-gen upgrade path, so even if you aren’t ready to upgrade to PS5 just yet, there’s nothing stopping you from buying the PS4 version and enjoying the game alongside everyone else at launch. While it doesn’t have the enhancements made possible by the console in the PS5 version, the game still looks beautiful on PS4 and PS4 Pro, and you can rest easy that when you do make the jump to PS5, the game comes with you.
ThreadSony not offering Spider-Man upgrade path for PS4 owners (yet) should be criticised more
I just don't think we've seen confirmation either way on the original game, but would love to be proven wrong, as I've been scouring confirmation for the last few hours.
Thread[Bloomberg Japan] Sony cuts PS5 production by 4 million units after production yield issues
I'm confused. Wasn't the initial report by Bloomberg that Sony had upped production to 10 million units by the same time-frame? When did this change?
"Sony Corp. is roughly doubling its PlayStation 5 production to 10 million units this year as it sees the prolonged effects of the Covid-19 pandemic boosting demand for gaming, according to people familiar with its plans.
The electronics giant has informed assembly partners and suppliers it’s radically increasing orders for its next-generation console, though logistics may yet pose a challenge to delivering all those machines on time for the holiday shopping season, the people said, asking to remain anonymous. Sony had previously aimed to produce 5 million to 6 million PS5 units by the end of March 2021."
ThreadSamsung Q90T / Q95T |OT| You know, I'm the best 4K QLED TV on the market.
I'm still so torn on what TV to get before next-gen hits. I reviewed the CX and I just found it too reflective for my incredibly bright living room, but the issues of the Q95T are scaring me away :(
I had the chance to chat to the WB Montreal team as well. Unfortunately due to timezones, my slot was after the IGN one even went live, but I think there's some interesting tidbits in ours.
Yep, seeing huge issues here in Australia. Have been reporting on it for over an hour now. Haven't seen one this bad in ages. Oddly, people seem to be able to play one game in their library.
ThreadUnderstanding the difference between DualSense's Adaptive Triggers and Xbox's Impulse Triggers (they are not the same)
To be fair, nobody has even used Adaptive Triggers yet (even press), so I don't feel like people can be judged too harshly for not understanding the difference and how much of an impact that has on games.
I do think you summed it up really well though.
ThreadThe Last of Us Part II - Grounded Update Trailer
You can turn it up and down between 0-10. I had JUST cut this from the video at the last second because with YT compression, it was already kind of hard to see a difference.
ThreadCrossfire X - Remedy's signature style shines in a first person shooter
Thanks for sharing. Honestly, I'm super surprised more people aren't talking about this and Microsoft hasn't shown more.
I wish I could show you what I got to see. The game is Remedy through and through (and the trailer just didn't deliver that IMO). It's the best parts of a lot of Remedy games meshed into a FPS game. The UI is just as striking as Control and the powers are damn cool.
ThreadGIBiz: Xbox One X Production Discontinued ahead of Xbox Series X launch, S model is still available
Would love if our article could be added to the OP as it's the source for the GI.Biz article.
it's also weird because I never stated in my original article that the Xbox One S was discontinued here. Just the Xbox One X.
ThreadI just got TLoU2 spoiled by reading the comments of an unrelated Jeff Grubb tweet - not sure I can be bothered now to play the game. **No Spoilers.**
Play the game. I had it spoiled before launch and it hits so differently actually playing through it.
ThreadCrash Bandicoot 4: It's about time official reveal trailer (releasing October 2nd on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, will be playable on XSX)
We did a big interview with Toys for Bob about the game.
Went over the new art style, retro/modern modes, playable Cortex and more. It’s running on Unreal Engine and not the same as the last two remasters games which I found mega interesting.
ThreadSony exec on Insomniac’s PS5 Spider-Man game: “I guess you could call it an expansion and an enhancement to the previous game”
Am I crazy or does it not say "remaster" anywhere in the quotes. Sounds like he's just talking in reference to the last game? “I guess you could call it an expansion and an enhancement to the previous game,”
This article has taken the quote out of context majorly.
ThreadSpider-Man Miles Morales is an "expansion and an enhancement to the previous game", Sony clarifies
Am I crazy or does it not say "remaster" anywhere in the quotes. Sounds like he's just talking in reference to the last game? “I guess you could call it an expansion and an enhancement to the previous game".
ThreadAssassin's Creed: Valhalla releasing Holiday 2020 for PC, PS4, PS5, XBOX ONE, XBOX SERIES X and Stadia
We interviewed Creative Director, Ashraf Ismail about settlements, raids, combat, RPG elements, next-gen technology & more. The game sounds incredible.
ThreadWill Sony have anything to compete with Halo next generation? I want their direct answer to Halo.
The bigger question is whether Halo: Infinite will be able to return the series to its former glory IMO. I don't know that Halo 5 performed anywhere near as well as MS would have hoped.
ThreadFinal Fantasy VII remake Limited Edition PS4 + bundles announced (in Japan)
It's not actually a console. It's just a cover that goes on the console.
The PS4 top cover is engraved with an emblem inspired by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.
* Can be used as a top cover for PS4 standard models. Not available for PS4 Pro.
* PS4 software "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE" is not included with this product.
ThreadThe PC Builders Thread ("I Need a New PC") v2
Normally I'm not either. Our house is super minimalist, so I was going to go with the newly announced NZXT H1, but I felt like if I was going to build a PC I wanted to go all out.
ThreadTV Displays and Tech Thread |OT2| There Is No Perfect TV ™ (Read The OP)
Second question: The Samsung Q90r doesn't have 2.1, but if my research serves me correctly, all the features that you'd care about for games are already there (just not with the 2.1 terminology).
ThreadTV Displays and Tech Thread |OT2| There Is No Perfect TV ™ (Read The OP)
This is going to sound like a really dumb question, but we leave our TV on for our dogs during the day. Would OLED be a bad idea if channel logos are on the screen all day?
ThreadAO Tennis 2 - Finally a good tennis game again?
I've also been playing this on Switch/PS4. Had a preview session a few weeks ago and it was apparent immediately that the game has come a long way. For those that don't know the original game received about 30 patches in the first two months and was a remarkably different game (for the better) after launch.
ThreadSimogo (Sayonara Wild Hearts dev) & Annapurna Interactive (pub) were not informed of Apple Arcade beta, game released on service without a heads-up
This seems weird to me. Like it’s only two days early..
ThreadUSgamer: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Drops Frames Like Marin Drops Beats, But it's Not Too Bad
I read that you played it docked, and I'm guessing the person that captured this video played it docked too.
I played it handheld and it was extremely noticeable and all over the place, and considering the Lite is releasing alongside this game (which has no docked option), I think it's a lot more valid to start judging games on how they run in handheld mode. There literally will be NO other option on the system launching on the same day as this game.
ThreadUSgamer: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Drops Frames Like Marin Drops Beats, But it's Not Too Bad
It's definitely a big deal. I'm nowhere near someone who worries about frame rate, but I noticed it without seconds of booting up game.
It's not the fact that the frame rate is terrible, but the fact that it is constant and drops from 60 to 30-40 constantly.
Initially, i thought it was a design decision when leaving houses, being deep in battle, but nope.
Obviously, it doesn't make it anywhere near unplayable and it's a fantastic game, but to say it's not a big deal would be pure fanboyism.
ThreadOculus Quest |OT| There Are No Strings On Me!
Random question. I just got sent a review kit for Oculus Quest and there's two left controllers. Obviously being rectified, but are there any games that use just the one in the meantime?
I actually disagree with this to some extent. I don't think it's wrong to have reviewed the game earlier than when the day one patch came out, but it was actually out two full days before launch (five days after outlets go review codes). Given a game like Anthem is going to exist as a GAAS for 2-3 years, it does seem a little harsh reviewing pre day one patch, given that Bioware had said from the get-go that there would be a significant day one patch. I personally wouldn't feel good about a review being up before launch, when the game has already changed quite dramatically.
You're right in saying that the patch wasn't game changing to the actual content, so if that's the reason you were pinning the game fair enough, but if it was for load times or disconnections, then it does feel wrong to pin a game for that full-well knowing that a day one patch was on the way (two days before launch).
I haven't read that review, and absolutely don't think there's any merit in a game review commenting on other outlet's reviews.
I was speaking to the fact that this specific poster said that it was fine to rush a review knowing full-well that a major patch was coming.
ThreadIf MS kills XBL Gold requirement for Multiplayer and focuses on Gamepass, then they will "win" next gen.
Like, "winning" to them is about revenue and they're not going to give up 25-35 million Gold subscribers in order to "win" in the eyes of a very small amount of hardcore gamers.
ThreadSamsung KS8000 / KS7000 |OT| Because crossing the Atlantic Ocean adds 1000 KS.
Am I the only one that finds any game in HDR to look washed out?
Contract 95
Brightness 50
Dynamic Contrast Low
Also, still getting the flickering issue and then picture mode appears to change briefly?
ThreadRespawn Launches Apex Legends, a Free-to-Play Battle Royale Experience Available Now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One
So I don't wanna toot our own horn, but we flew all the way from Australia to LA last week and it's been painstakingly hard watching all the mis information in this thread.
We asked Respawn about why the game is releasing so close to Anthem, why there's no Titans/Wall Running and what's happening with TItanfall 3. You can find it all here.