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[DeckardCain's Sandals]

I see there's a GTA trilogy coming soon - GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas. I tried playing GTA 3 again a while back and the controls were a bloody nightmare, so I'm pretty happy to see the trilogy has updated controls. Another hawing incoming ;)

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

I heard of it but didnt paid too much attention.

Whats this GTA trilogy going to be like?
The same games but with better visuals or actually updated mechanics?

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Not seen much of it myself either, just noticed it available to pre-order. From the little I've read, it doesn't sound like a major remaster, more like an update with the edges take off

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

DeckardCain's Sandals wrote: "Not seen much of it myself either, just noticed it available to pre-order. From the little I've read, it doesn't sound like a major remaster, more like an update with the edges take off"

It would be nice to replay GTA 3 with GTAV visuals.
Never played Vice City myself.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Vice City is the best GTA IMO

[Error]

Am I the only one that has never really been in to GTA games? They were always extremely popular so I watched and played with friends quite a bit. Never did get into them personally though. I didn't even finish the story mode for GTA 5 when I picked that up last year.

I should have a solid victory in XCom over the next day or two. I may play some more Back 4 Blood at that point and see if it clicks. It's fine, but really, it just makes me eager for Warhammer: Darktide to get here next year.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Error wrote: "Am I the only one that has never really been in to GTA games? They were always extremely popular so I watched and played with friends quite a bit. Never did get into them personally though. I didn'..."

I personaly loved GTAV and part of IV.
I think the GTA games are good once you get in the flow.
I like the stories and all but i love picking up my car and just drive around like i was doing it in real life.
Also the city vibe is very realistic. .I always end up driving in the same way as i drive here in Lisbon. lol

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

I had decided that tonight i was going to give Divinity a rest and play some Rise of Tomb Raider which is more brainless fun but i just read that i can enchant my bow with a fire essence that i had in my inventory and didnt know what its use was.
So yeah...i guell i´ll be playing Divinity in the end. lol

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

I'm quite liking Disciples: Liberation but it could have done with a bit more variety. The fights can go on for a bit which is fine but it's generally just one fight after another and could eventually wear me down.

Gave the Rider's Republic trial a go and though I wont be picking it up day one, might be more tempted than I would have been when it's cheaper.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

So...im 70% convinced to haw RE Village for 38 eur.

Anyone played it yet?

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Yeah RE Village, I quite liked it, the story was all kinds of daft though, even by Resi standards

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

I think I'm probably over 2/3 of the way through Disciples: Liberation but think I'm going to take a break from it. I do like it but it's very formulaic, the combat is fine but with each part of the story (and every map) you are doing the exact same thing. It kind of gives the same feeling as DA: Inquisition (only not quite as dull)

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Hi Deck

Im probably also taking a slight break from Divinity.
Im really enjoying it but im 20 hrs into and im about to start...region 2. lol.
This game is gonna take me 100 hrs for sure.

Last saturday i played a couple of hrs of Rise of the Tomb Raider and quite enjoyed it but ended up doing the same think i did in the previous game which is going back and forth over the map to pick up collectibles and treasures. This can be fun but also ruins a lot of the the pace of the story.

[Error]

Xcom continues...still haven't saved the world yet. Still no casualties among my troops though.

Tempted to pick up the Bioshock Collection. I've only ever played the original and its 9.99

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

And Ping! a 2nd Death Stranding plat. I said the other week it if it hadn't been for the game constantly crashing because of one of the Directors Cut additions, I was less than 5 minutes from it. And less than 5 minutes after sticking the PS5 on and downloading the latest patch, the last trophy popped. It can now be safely deleted. Still, I did enjoy replaying it for the most part.

Between the PS4 & 5 versions I probably stuck well over 200 hours into it, which I can't say I've done with a game in quite a while.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Well done Deck!
I really need to play it. I have it on my backlog all updated waiting for when i get the itch.

@error
I say haw it! The Bioshock collection is a must have for any price but specially for 10 bucks.

I myself am hawing Resi Village later on but i feel somewhat defeated.
This was the game i intented to play when i eventually got my PS5. Its almost like a ritual i prepared in my mind but i just realised im probably not gonna find one available in the next 2 or 3 years so i quit and i´ll buy it for my Ps4 pro. I hope it plays well enough.

[Error]

Definitely looking like 2022 for my next gen purchase. Really don't feel like I'm missing anything in the meantime. Some day I'll get around to all those Playstation exclusives I've missed out on too. Death Stranding might even be included on the list ; )

I had intended to get into The Evil Within 2 for my Halloween game, but I just can't seem to put down Xcom. I suppose the spooky aliens can be considered in season. It will have to do for justification.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Yeah the only things I can think of to play Halloween related are ME Andromeda and the God of War reboot - both are enough to wake you up in the middle of the night, with tears in your eyes, screaming - "What have you done?? Give me back my beloved franchises!! Don't leave me with these horrors" and so on.

Was kind of tempted by Blair Witch in VR but the hassle of setting the PSVR up again puts me off. For some reason when I've it set up, the picture quality of non-VR games suffers a little. Could just be my TV/eyes

[AlienGirl54]

Hi guys. Still playing FC6 (yes, it will take me ages, mostly because I insist on walking almost everywhere in case I miss something!) and still loving it. but, can't say the "special" weapons are that special, 'specially as you can't really upgrade them (that's a lot of specials!).

And see absolutely no use in Chorizo at all. Guapo forever!

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

AlienGirl54 wrote: "Hi guys. Still playing FC6 (yes, it will take me ages, mostly because I insist on walking almost everywhere in case I miss something!) and still loving it. but, can't say the "special" weapons are ..."

Hi AG.
Glad you´re having fun with FC6.

I intend to play it too.
Random question, are crocs in this one still stationary?

[[deleted user]]

Hi all.

Just a heads up that Innocence: A Plague Tale on PS4 has just appeared as being free in the new Nov sale and let me add to the library on my phone app.

The PS5 version only was a PS+ game a few months back so might be an error relating to that. Either way, go grab it whilst it's free.

[[deleted user]]

Further to my post above, its just a trial version. Balls!

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Equinox80 wrote: "Further to my post above, its just a trial version. Balls!"

Wouldn't worry - even if it was for free you'd be overpaying ;)

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Morning all

Cleared the first area in Divinity with my party on level 9.
Had a tough fight against Bracus Rex that took me a bit of internet reading until i found the apropriate tactic.
I headed to Lacula (?) forest and found a giant mushroom that started to talk with no end so i closed the game and played a bit of Rise of TR.

I also hawed RE Village.

[[deleted user]]

Not a fan then Deck?

Have always wanted to play it but holding off until I get a PS5 and I'll definitely have a free proper version of it.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Deathloop is down to £40 - yay or nay? Leaning towards yay, as nothing I've got installed is screaming play me now or face the consequences. Still not sure if it's one for me but might be a decent change of pace. Might see if anything appears on the store tomorrow and if not, will probably crack and haw it

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

DeckardCain's Sandals wrote: "Deathloop is down to £40 - yay or nay? Leaning towards yay, as nothing I've got installed is screaming play me now or face the consequences. Still not sure if it's one for me but might be a decent ..."

I say yay.
Play it and tell me if its worth it.
I myself been wondering if i should haw it.

[R(ob)]

Hi all. Been off ill last couple of weeks. However, I got to the final mission of Back4Blood and failed it six times now. I've tried with randoms and on my own and it's proving a tough one even on recruit. Got close once but got an insta death. Also completed Titanfall 2 for the second time and enjoyed it a lot. I've also been rinsing microsoft points and got two free months of game pass ultimate for free - so extended my sub to the end of next year now. I reckon I can can get ultimate for free just with MS points - I may never need to pay for it again. Free gaming :-).

[[deleted user]]

How do you accumulate MS points if you're not buying them?

Glad you're feeling better.

[R(ob)]

Equinox80 wrote: "How do you accumulate MS points if you're not buying them?

Glad you're feeling better."

Thanks. It was scary and thankfully and hopefully it wasn't as serious as it first seemed.

MS points are like a loyality scheme - so you don't buy them. There are two main ways to earn them through your MS account (if you have one). Go to the MS rewards web page and each day complete some simple tasks (complete a quiz, take part in a vote, visit web pages) which takes me all of 5 mins each day. Switching your browser to Microsoft Edge/Bing on your devices earns you points each time you search for something - not missed google at all. And then the other main way is through gaming - there is a MS rewards app on the xbox so you can activate cards to complete a challenge such as earning achievements. And then quite a few you just get automatically by using the games pass app or playing a game pass game. For 10 mins of effort a day I get hundereds of points per day. Over the year I've worked out it will be well over 100,000 points - and a month of games pass ultimate is 12,000 points. 35,000 for three months. For the sake of 10 mins a day to do the various tasks (some of which I find interesting) it's a pretty good reward scheme. Plus with some games you get reward points - for example the new COD you get 6000 points.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Mates, there´s an Series S in a store nearby and possibly they also have X´s there.
Even if they dont, im considering buying an S and an external drive.
I always thought the S was the same as the Ps4 Pro but from what i read its actually way better.
Plus, its white which will go well with my living room. lol

But if they have an X...

[R(ob)]

Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machine (or 4k 30fps) with not a lot of internal storage and external storage (for S games) is expensive - you'll effectively be paying for an X if you get an S with an expansion card. I'd say the Pro and S are similar it terms of graphical output except the S has the much faster load times. If you go for the X it's a 4k 60fps console with more than twice the storage of the S. Although I expect X games have bigger file sizes than S games.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

R(ob) wrote: "Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machine (or 4k 30fps) with not a lot of internal storage and external storage (for S games) is expensive - you'll effectiv..."

I see.
Well, if they do have an X i already told my mrs im cracking so fingers crossed.
I wish i could buy a Ps5 but i dont think that will happen in the next 2 or 3 years.
I got an email this morning that a huge retailer here in Lisbon got new stock of Ps5´s. I checked 10 minutes later and it was already sold out.
Great....

[R(ob)]

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machine (or 4k 30fps) with not a lot of internal storage and external storage (for S games) is expensive - y..."

For me to date there haven't been any games on either system that get me excited to buy a next gen console. PS5 can wait for me - not interested in it at all at the moment, but I expect that will change in the coming years with new games. However, this winter Halo Infinite and Fora Horizon 5 both come out and those both look amazing and right up my street. It's all about games pass ultimate at the moment - it is such good value - I won't have to pay for either FH5 or Halo Infinate. Plus the main thing is the crisper smoother visuals (on both machines) and most importantly load times. Otherwise I think next gen you can wait - nothing really that amazing available to date.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machine (or 4k 30fps) with not a lot of internal storage and ext..."

Honestly, the main reason why i would buy an x or a Ps5 is the same that made me spend lots of money in new graphic´s cards when i was a PC gamer.
I just want to play current games with better framerates or visuals.
Its honestly not about the new games.
Just bought RE Village and i got the same feeling i used to have years ago: Theres a better version of this game out there and im not gonna play it. Its time to upgrade."
Im playing Rise of the TR and i have 3 visual options in the game. 60 fps (which im playing ) better visuals (which is sluggish) and 4K which is also sluggish). So i NEED to play in a system where i can play in 4k at 60 fps. :(

[R(ob)]

Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machine (or 4k 30fps) with not a lot of internal s..."

Looks like an X for you then if you don't go PS5. ;-)

I love my X - but so far just for games pass and the better load times and visuals.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats wrote: "R(ob) wrote: "Personally i'd go with the X. The S looks OK but it's really a 1080p 60fps machin..."

Can you play every single current and older game on the X with at least better framerates?

[Error]

The vast majority of current and legacy games will at least have better loading times, often better framerates, and many times better visuals through improved resolution and/or Auto HDR. If you aren't familiar with that Glass, look into it. As someone who loves to revisit or discover 360/PS3 games I think Auto HDR is one of the coolest things the Series X does.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Error wrote: "The vast majority of current and legacy games will at least have better loading times, often better framerates, and many times better visuals through improved resolution and/or Auto HDR. If you are..."

Awesome Error.
I dont wanna get too excited cause theres a strong possibility that they no longer have any X available but if they do, i´ll crack!

[R(ob)]

Another several attempts at the final mission in Back4Blood and not even close. Must be on attempt 13 now. For recruit difficulty it really shouldn’t be this hard.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Played a little bit of Deathloop over the weekend and quite like it. Don't think they've done themselves any favours in the way they've described it. Early on, to me at least, it feels like a less clunky Dishonored. So of course I spent the weekend playing it.....

No, in reality I ended up playing Nascar Heat 5 for some reason. I mean I like driving games but beforehand if you'd asked me for a contender for most boring motorsport, Nascar would be up there. But the game isn't too bad, a few too many oval tracks but not a terrible racer. Don't think I'll be platting it though, can't see me winning 10 online races

[R(ob)]

I finally completed Back4Blood. 15 attempts in the end. Managed with three other randoms but I think what clinched it was maxing out cards with increased bullet damage so the bosses health bar went down faster, using an LMG to keep up sustained firing on the boss and razor wire (x3 with equipment slot card increase from 1 to 3) to slow down the horde overwhelming us in the boss fight second phase. Cracking game though, really enjoyed it.

Next COD Vanguard all day this coming Friday 😝.

[[deleted user]]

Hey Deck, if you wanted to drive ovals you should have chipped away at Grid ;)

7 years after playing it for an hour, I've restarted Dishonored. Playing it with trophies in mind completely ruined it for me so now just playing it like a normal person, not a trophy haw.

Can't say it's particularly grabbing me second time round but using the powers is fun and interesting. The trophy guide I started following years ago said to not use any powers which is one of the main charms of the game!

Also bought a replacement dual shock 3 for my PS3. My 11 year old one is really on its last legs now. Cost me £22 from CEX which I didn't want to pay but its in very good nick.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Was thinking something similar - how much time have I spent just going around in circles? Left turn, left turn, left turn, oh look another left turn, right... no wait it's another left

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

I think I managed to put myself off playing Nascar Heat 5 with that last comment. Couldn't motivate myself to face another oval yesterday.

Finished off The Caligula Effect 2 instead. Not sure if I'm going to attempt the plat, could well be one of those that becomes tedious fast.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

PS+ games crap again this month - Knockout City, Kingdom of Amalur & First Class Trouble. Zero interest in 2 of them and own KoA.

Edit: looks like there's a couple of VR games as well

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

Mornign all

Kingdom of Amalur?
Thats a nice one i confess.

I put Divinity on the side for a while and got in the flow with Rise of the TR.
Its such a dumb but fun game. Going from Divinity to it is almost hilarious. lol.
But im really enjoying it.

I also spent the weekend afternoons playing Zombi.
I´ve been frustrated with that game for many years since i got a gamebreaking bug in the very last area and couldnt finish the game.
But despite that, i always liked the game and i loaded it saturday after lunch played 3 hrs of it in a row.
To me its a really good and immersive survival horror game. Perfect for Halloween.
Lets see if i can finish it this time.

[AlienGirl54]

Hi guys
Sorry I haven't been around much. Work is stonkingly busy and i've had to be in the office more than I'd like over the last week or so. Hopefully we're all back to normal now!

And no, the crocs aren't stationary, they (and everything else) attack like mad - TG for Guapo (still can't see what use Chorizo is yet) and I've only just got Boom-Boom (basically Boomer from FC5) but I'm not sure even he's going to come up to Guapo's standards. Guapo can do everything (including climb up pipes to an oil rig!!!!) so he's probably going to be my main Amigo in this game.

[Glassmoon - The Benny Hill of Plats]

AlienGirl54 wrote: "Hi guys
Sorry I haven't been around much. Work is stonkingly busy and i've had to be in the office more than I'd like over the last week or so. Hopefully we're all back to normal now!

And no, the ..."

Jesus. Crocs in Origins scared me to death so i can only imagine in FC6.

[DeckardCain's Sandals]

Personally I think they lose something by being more mobile. In other games you were wary of crossing rivers etc in case you ran across one. When they are mobile, they are just another enemy in a different skin. You still don't want a group of them chasing after you but do think they lose a wee bit of the threat