Quintus 5,399 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 I haven't put it down yet, it's just that I tried it out and ending up progressing quite far before turning it off and returning to my other games in progress. I'll probably return to it when they're done. Oh and Rise of Iron will dominate my game time from next Tuesday anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 BioShock collection for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Already played them on PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Quintus said: Already played them on PC. They're worth playing again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Especially considering you have never played them at double the refresh rate you had previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I've finished Lords of the Fallen. Playthrough was 27 hours so not so long. Later bosses had some difficulty...took me 2-3 attempts each on average. The combat is a bit clunky and less responsive compared to Dark Souls. Side quests are very difficult to complete because of total lack of map markers or even any indications in the menus to keep track of them, so I missed quite a few (after you beat the final boss you can't continue, your kicked out to NG+) Tomorrow I should be starting Star Ocean :Integrity and Faithlessness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,375 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Recently purchased (and am enjoying playing) Mirror's Edge : Catalyst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Is the dual shock 3 for Ps3 discontinued?..mine is starting to break and I couldn't find one in stores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Yes, I believe the console itself is also discontinued. Still very affordable prices on the net, though. You can also use your DualShock 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 On 2016-09-19 at 7:14 PM, Koray Savas said: You can also use your DualShock 4. Ah ,the guy at the store told me I couldn't so it looks like he lied to me. I bought a third party PS3 controller just in case but I guess I'll return it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SzPeti42 49 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Next on my list is The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition. As a PC guy from my early childhood these old Lucasarts Point&Click games were my Marios and Zeldas, especially Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. On another note I never could get into the Elder Scrolls games, they were less focused on the story and I hadn't had the time to finish all games, but I always loved the music, like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 That whole concert can be found on Youtube. It's pretty fantastic; one of the best game concerts I've seen in terms of the performance and set list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I'm towards the end of Star Ocean, Integrity and Faithlesness It's too bad the story was supposed to be a lot longer and epic, but they cut it due to budget constraints. All the gameplay elements like the crafting system was obviously made for a game that was supposed to be much bigger. I still enjoyed it despite the bad reviews and most of the negative points I've read were exaggerated. I've managed to stretch it out to 45 hours so far by doing everything but the reviews said it was about 20 hours long. I find that mainstream reviewers have little patience to explore the systems in place in a JRPG and just dismiss them as a bad idea or too complicated. Most of the reviews focused on the A.I. of the characters being bad,but there was a skill system which you had to figure out and use properly for the A.I. to work properly. It's a bit the same situation for a game like The Last Remnant which I enjoyed a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I finished BioShock the other night. A lot of articles I've read comment on how it looks and feels its age, but I honestly never got that from my second play through. It is still extremely playable, and what Ken Levine and Irrational accomplished with the environmental storytelling and the concept of the story and its design is still remarkable. With that being said, I still feel it was a bit overrated at the time. I was the only one of my friends that preferred the sequel over the original, which I am looking forward to playing next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yeah the sequel was really solid, although neither really set my world alight at the time. The third game was the best one by far for my own money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Oh definitely. BioShock Infinite is one of my favorite games of all time. It's a shame it had such a turmoiled development and that 2K shut down Irrational. Levine and a smaller team of the core staff are working on "smaller" games now, which is a shame, but I still look forward to what they do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I got this game called The Technomancer. It's somekind of RPG that takes place on mars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Technomancer is cool. Sort of like Mass Effect with melee weapons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I've finished Technomancer. like i said if you like Mass Effect you'll like this. The story was interesting and kept me guessing Now I move on to another JRPG...Atelier Sophie,The Alchemist of the Mysterious book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Bought one of these VR headsets a few days ago. The kind you slot your phone into. It's little more than a gadget. The fact that you have to use your phone makes that as a serious product it's largely rubbish. The resolution of the average smartphone, even an iPhone 6 really isnt substantial enough. So you can see the dots in the screen even if you are running high res video. And many of the VR or 3D stuff I've found so far is 30fps. which apparently is insufficient for a proper VR immersive experience. The field of vision is incredibly narrow and it's annoying to get a text or popup message when you are having the headgear on, enjoying a 3D POV rollercoaster ride. However, this is but a cheapo version of the VR tech which is now forthcoming. And I can totally see this becoming a huge thing. 3D in the cinema has rarely been anything more than a gimmick for me, 3D on your TV is completely pointless. But on a headset that completely fills your field of vision? Capable of playing high resolution content in a high frame rate? Even a €20 headset with free apps and a bunch of VR stuff from Youtube manages to entertain for a few days. A really well sorted set, with all the bugs ironed out, playing content that has been intelligently created to give a very immersive experience is coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I've been messing around with the PSVR and it's a pretty unique experience. Looking forward to where the tech goes in terms of game design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Not just game design though. VR has possibilities way beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 That too, but I doubt any developers will be focusing on that very much (won't stop the adult industry from cashing in on it) But how about VR software where you can attend a concert, or a play while sitting at home. And it will feel very lifelike (as lifelike as it can get with olfactory and sensory info missing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,375 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hmm ... would still rather be actually in the theatre/concert venue, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Not always possible though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 12 hours ago, Stefancos said: Not just game design though. VR has possibilities way beyond that. Well yes, that's why I think it has more of a future than superficial 3D technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I finished SOMA, on PS4. If you're into that all so rare and special thing that is strong narrative in videogame storytelling, then you owe it to yourself to experience what is one of the most stunningly immersive releases ever and what is, personally speaking, one of the very best, most ambitious game's of the last decade. A first person hard sci-fi existential mind-bender set deep beneath the sea after its civilisations were wiped out in an extinction event, SOMA is, I imagine, the closest one might get to an audiovisual sensory experience without actually having a VR device. Hyperbole? Put on your best headphones, switch out the lights and see for yourself. In the right conditions, this developer transports the player. The sea floor abyss traversal moments towards the end of this game were searingly intense and convincing (in the dark on my living room) to the point of being exhausting in their elemental harshness. The powerful sense of relief after reaching the submerged sanctuary of an accessible airlocked door is real, and for me one of gaming's most palpable sensations yet. The sound design alone is incredible, particularly in these intances (and probably does 50 percent of the work). BIOSHOCK would have had to go back to the drawing board after this deep and enthralling journey . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Never heard of it, will have to check it out. I've been playing Battlefield 1. It's a breath of fresh air amongst the endless future shooters that now permeates the FPS genre. I would love to believe that its success will convince EA to revive Medal Of Honor in its true WWII setting, but we all know that would never happen. Probably the best shooter this season, but I have Titanfall 2 and Infinite Warfare to check out first. The campaign vignettes are also really well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 The way Battlefield 1 handles is sublime tactile design. As someone who has played all of the shooters, it stands out. SOMA was free as part of PS+ subscription a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 On 10/30/2016 at 6:24 PM, Quintus said: SOMA was free as part of PS+ subscription a couple of months ago. The UK must get different titles than the US then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Finished Atelier Sophie Now playing Legend of Kay (PS4 re-master of the PS2 game). It's a Zelda like game and pretty fun. Fighting, environmental puzzles, platforming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Took me a week to complete Legend of Kay. It was harder and more hard core than I expected. I guess they used to make games harder in the PS2 era. It took me 2 hours to beat the final boss, it was hard. There was a lot of jumping and platforming puzzles that were frustrating too.and I have a sore thumb now Now playing Omega Quintet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,353 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 On 20-10-2016 at 4:46 PM, Stefancos said: VR is the only thing that will get me gaming, so bring it on! I'm pretty sure you'll buy a VR set but something tells me it won't be for gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 3D, virtual reality ASMR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 I'm going to be trading my PS4 in soonish and upgrading to the new 'Pro' model released this week. It all hinges on whether or not the games I play see performance improvements in 1080p mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,417 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Well here's a list of titles with Pro upgrades at launch http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/11/03/ps4-pro-games-launch-list/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Quintus said: I'm going to be trading my PS4 in soonish and upgrading to the new 'Pro' model released this week. It all hinges on whether or not the games I play see performance improvements in 1080p mode. So much for the discerning consumer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, Jay said: Well here's a list of titles with Pro upgrades at launch http://www.technobuffalo.com/2016/11/03/ps4-pro-games-launch-list/ Yeah saw that, but I'm waiting to see how fast that list grows before making a decision. If it looks like relatively few developers end up providing enhanced titles (as could happen) then I'll not be bothering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,417 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Destiny 2 coming in 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I've been playing COD mostly since the release of Infinite Warfare and Modern Warfare Remastered. The former is surprisingly pretty fun online. MW is a classic and still plays very well, I've been putting most of my time into that one. I find it interesting that they completely omitted the 4 from its title. A sign that they're done with numbered entries for good? I always felt that they were saving the title Call Of Duty 5 for another reboot for whenever the series would eventually diminish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 So basically the PS4 pro is a downgrade from the regular PS4 if you don't have a 4K TV http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-why-are-some-ps4-pro-titles-running-slower-than-base-hardware I have no idea why they're aiming at 4K when a lot of current titles still have performance issues at 1080p. It's not like 1080p is "mastered" and now it's time to move on to higher resolutions This machine seems like just a bunch of compromises..you don't get real 4K and the titles kind of run slower because the machine can't really handle the higher resolutions. And the ups scaling for 1080p also affects performance for regular tV's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 That's just standard launch creases which will be ironed out. And actually, the 4K downscale which is applied to games for those still on 1080p sets (like me) is said to be hugely impressive. Image quality is excellent and it's bye bye to aliasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I guess we'll see in the coming months, but I know gaming sites won't let go of the issues 22 minutes ago, Quintus said: And actually, the upscale which is applied to games for those still on 1080p sets (like me) is said to be hugely impressive. When has upscalling ever really improved anything....both in music and image quality? Isn't the true native resolution always the best? On another note, Omega Quintet is one of those titles that offer more than it seems. The reviews were shit, and it's about pop idols who somehow have the ability to destroy monsters and save the world. But at it's core lays a really hardcore JRPG full of complex battle systems and a more ambitious design than a lot of games I've played recently. It's similar to Hyperdimension Neptunia or Fairy Fencer F from the same publisher, but the environments are much larger and there's a lot more exploration. There's even this huge skill grid system (like Final Fantasy X) you can take time to mess with. The dialogues are corny, but that's the same with every Compile Heart tittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Digital image upscaling downscaling per pixel isn't like trying to make your old John Williams recordings sound better, KM. In video games, to downscale something like a 4K image, or 'supersampling', to use the correct term, is an extremely effective method of drawing a significantly cleaner image per frame. I've seen how it looks in some PC games on my own desktop computer, it is strikingly impressive and a huge improvement over a straight native 1080p image. Then, again, from what I can gather from what you have said in this thread over the years, you're not really one notice fine visual details or frame rate, so the boost probably would be lost on you and it'd be understandably difficult for you to justify the upgrade cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 9 minutes ago, Quintus said: Then, again, from what I can gather from what you have said in this thread over the years, you're not really one notice fine visual details or frame rate, so the boost probably would be lost on you and it'd be understandably difficult for you to justify the upgrade cost. Well, I tend to notice specific things. Frame rate rarely matters because I play games where it doesn't matter too much. As far as the resolution itself goes, I'm ok with 1080p. Now what I do notice is stuff like the lighting, quality of the special effects, and texture quality especially when you get close to an object. Why not try to improve those things with the PS4 pro instead of going for a higher resolution, I'd rather have a game that looks fantastic at 1080p than bland at 4K because the resolution itself is using all the system ressources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 I generally agree, I'm all for more visual effects and smoother frames at a native 1080p and I'm in no rush to get a 4K TV. But the custom Pro hardware allows for those things and a supersampled image on a 1080p display, so it's a win either way. Did you read the Digital Foundry analysis of Battlefield 1 this week? That has the info you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 It all ultimately falls onto the developers and how they utilize it. If it could guarantee a locked 60fps for shooters I'd buy it immediately, but that isn't the case. Best Buy currently has a bundle deal, the PS4 Pro and a Sony 55" 4K TV for $1,000, which is incredibly tempting, but I know I probably won't notice the minimal upgrades in visual fidelity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 I'm going to wait until the first price reductions start coming in on the Pro before considering an upgrade at that time. The existing PS4 is fine for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,417 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 No reason to buy a 4K TV now when OLED will go into high production next year and prices will drop loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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