Quoted from oldskool1969:

who-dey knows I am on board. Loves me pinball arcade and Battlefield series. Tried lots of others but these are my staples. I am TheOldFatSurfer on PSN if you looking for me. Unfortunately not playing at the moment due to an infection from surgery which has put me in hospital till at least new year.
Be warned that I am good at PA

Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:

I've been playing since I was a kid and played my parents Atari 2600. I whored myself out around the neighborhood when the original NES was coming out and had the necessary $130 in less than a month, just in time for release day. Continued through the Nintendo systems only skipping the game cube. Still own all my playstations and Final Fantasy is my favorite series followed closely by Uncharted.
I just finished Horizon Zero Dawn (playing through the additional content now) and was very impressed with the entire story line and playing mechanics. I played Diablo recently and enjoyed that as well but also like silly games like Ratchet & Clank of which I've played through every iteration multiple times. I prefer strategic games and shoot from cover like uncharted rather than the run and gun FPS's like Fallout and Farcry that my daughter is in to.
For a little nostalgia, I got the new Gauntlet and the kid and I had fun with that for a while. Worth the $10 as that was one of my other favorite series early on.

Quoted from Pdxmonkey:

Psn monkeypdx
Fallout series is pretty much the only game I’m into.

Quoted from tbutler6:

Love this! FDZombiedawg is my Playstation alias. Love me some Twisted Metal 2! Popped my cherry with the demo disc on the non dual shock ps1 controllers. Rally Cross was the poop!
Only thing more terrifying then Resident Evil 2 was at the time—is my wait for my second NIB pin. I actually popped the shower curtain with my 12 gauge before i went to piss once. That game was great at suprises. And then SOCOM for PS2...?!
Bitch please. That was another level,

Quoted from J85M:

Get ready for the Resident Evil 2 remake it looks f’in awesome so far, you might need to buy in a couple of spare shower curtains too

Quoted from tp:

I use to play all the 1st person shooters. However a few years back I stopped playing everything except call of duty. At that time I also decided the only gaming I liked anymore had to be played against other live competitors. My obsession with online cod is like an addiction. When I buy a new TV my only concern is its imput lag rating. At our house we have 2 separate internet providers. Comcast which is direct wired to my ps4,(120mbs with nothing else connected) and Verizon which covers every other device in the house. I need to sit direct center of 65inchTV 2 pillows on my lap headphones on and turned up to max volume and no distractions. I've got to the point where I dont have to think, I just do. I've killed 108,881 people in the last year including 12,203 kills via my favorite weapon the good old shovel. Nothing more satisfying than running around killing people with a shovel when their shooting at you with machine guns. The moment that shovel splits their skull and the blood and brain matter covers your face is quite exhilarating, even more so when your able to extract it from their head quick enough to strike another. Nothing quite like a triple kill via the shovel. If you haven't, you need to. Free for all is my favorite game mode as its fast and furious with the first to 30 kills being the winner. Come join me and I'll introduce you to the shovel of truth. Screen name.....
i_kiL_

Quoted from tp:

Yes that would be me....I get love/hate letters from others all the time. I get recorded and reported at least once a day for cheating. lol
On a not so funny note...I went to play ffa yesterday on ww2 and it wasnt there. Might have to move on to the crappy new one which i bought on release day but been refusing to play cuz it sucks.

Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:

I just fired up Skyrim for the first time that I've owned for a year or so. Seems really clunky to play. The looting seems overly cumbersome and attacking is really awkward as you only swing in one direction (slowly) and you appear to have to turn your body with a fixed camera and then swing. I'm playing it in 3P so I'm sure that has a little to do with it but I saved it as soon as I got out of the first cave and put it back on the shelf. Meh..

Quoted from J85M:

I’ve been enjoying the lastest 2 entries in the Assassins Creed series. I was really burnt out on the series although Black Flag was pretty entertaining, but with all the annual releases it was obvious they where pretty much just retheming the game.
But Origins and Odyssey not only have great themes/locations they have built the games from the ground up and added a lot of RPG elements, definitely worth a look Egypt and Greece are both awesome game worlds.

Quoted from oldskool1969:

Just downloaded Monopoly for AUD $7.35 bargain.
Love the old board games brought into the modern era.

Quoted from J85M:

Resident Evil 2 Remake demo releases today, only 14 days until full release now, pre ordered months ago!
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Quoted from adol75:

They are working on the next one, Yamauchi is a guy who takes his time. Rumor says it will be a ps5 launch title, there are a few images of their new graphic engine, if it ends up like that on the screen, the next GT will leave the planet speechless.

Quoted from jhanley:

I can't wait for "Last of Us 2". First one was so good.

Quoted from J85M:

Just completed Resident Evil 2 Remake A scenarios with both Leon and Claire, a couple of minor gripes regarding things left out compared to the original but overall a fantastic remake that sets the benchmark for all future remakes, loved every second!
Onto the B scenarios now and to S rank the game with Leon first, well hopefully Mr.X is a f**king nightmare in this remake!

Quoted from J85M:

6-8 hours per scenario, it certainly helps knowing 90% what to do and where to go. I could complete the original quicker but Mr X in the REmake definitely adds some seconds to the clock he has a habit of showing up when you least want him to and he takes some time to loose/end his interaction.

Quoted from adol75:

I remember the first Socom that came with the earset. Sitting in my dark room and going « Bravo attack to Charlie » that was good !
With modern voice recognition Socom would definitely be worth a new release
Btw you should really get into Kingdom Hearts it’s a one of a kind and my all time absolute favourite. Im on to a long night trying to wrap up RE2 so I can start KH3 tomorrow

Quoted from V_piscopo:

Did not see this thread when I started RE2 remaie thread. Love me some PlayStation. Killing re2 right now but also playing red dead and just bought KH3!

Quoted from adol75:

Confession of the day : I just received a delivery notification for Kingdom Hearts 3. I jumped from my desk, said I needed to rush home for an emergency and am now stuck in traffic while writing on pinside !

Quoted from V_piscopo:

I have not even tried online. I'm actually not that far in. 14% it is a lot of fun but tends to take hours of gameplay that I don't usually have. I was trying to get about 6hrs/week on it. Def going to finish RE2 and most likely KH3 before finishing RD.

Quoted from adol75:

The second half of the story happened when I made it home, and found my daughter on the couch playing it. I only have one PS4 and one game, so I'm still on Pinside, while trying not to look at the tv and waiting for bed time, to finally get to play MY game (dammit !)

Quoted from jorro:

I recently bought a playstation1
Not the remake, the real thing
It was looking so nice, like new!
Then i bought tekken 2, soulblade, whipeout and destruction derby
Oooh the nostalgia, im getting old huh
But it makes me smile

Quoted from adol75:

And the curse goes on ! I had a day off today (planned for a while), and I was looking forward to a day playing KH3 while the kids are at school.
Turns out my daugther is sick (a cold nothing bad) and playing KH3 !

Quoted from rooky79:

Anyone had a crack at the free to play Apex Legends out on PS4, XBOX and PC?
I just downloaded it and had a quick go.
Very smooth, has a HALO type feel and looks and plays gorgeous for something free.
Heaps of content coming in the seasons, a Fortnite, PUBG and Blackout killer? Just might be.
Give it a go and see what you think

Quoted from adol75:

I haven’t touched a pinball video game since the one in Windows 95, space something. You’re right maybe I should give it another shot !

Quoted from J85M:

Welcome to Hitman! The series has always done this, they are very much a thinking man’s game, which is quite rare in this day and age where movies and games hold the audiences hand and explain/guide them through everything.
As you said Taylor once you get into the game and know what to look for it becomes a superb and fresh gaming experience, the biggest issue people have with Hitman (the newest Hitman 2 is pheromones BTW) is above all else it requires patience.
There’s a few levels in Hitman 2 thst I’m playing currently where your watching your target for a good 10/15mins to workout their routine and then scouting ahead to set up the best possible kill situation, only to come back and ensure they continue on route as planned, I often set up a back up kill incase something diverts the target from my main kill.

Quoted from J85M:

Haha yeah I am dude, I like games with cool storylines (Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill) which is probably why I love my BM66 so much it’s like playing episodes of the show.
And thinking games are great, especially in this day and age where everything comes with a tutorial, Hitman is old school work it out or die gaming, Hitman Absolution is probably the most approachable in the series which has just been remastered for PS4, it’s a little more faster paced than the others so that’s a great junping in point for the franchise!

Quoted from rooky79:

Do you knock out a waiter, steal his uniform and poison his food with fugu or take him out from a distance, or one of the forty other ways to do him in lol.

I got into it and tried to get the top level grading each go.

I can definitely see how some people don’t like that slow pace though.

Quoted from sohchx:

If you liked DD wait until Wreckfest comes out. Some time this year they've been saying. It's an absolute blast online for PC and I think the same will happen on the PS4

Quoted from PismoArcade:

Advance apologies if this has been asked before.
I just bought a couple of new TVs (Samsung 75") and now when I play pinball on my PS4 and Switch I sometimes get what I would call ball flutter. The ball kind of flashes on occasion.
I checked the settings and the TV automatically changes to game mode whenever I turn on either system.
Any ideas?

Quoted from jonesjb:

I’m getting it, should be arriving tomorrow (I preordered).

Quoted from rooky79:

The reviews were nothing but Luke warm......

Quoted from jonesjb:

I received it yesterday and recommend. The game is very entertaining and worth playing. IMO the best open world zombie apocalypse game you can buy... approachable, fun and beautiful.

Quoted from oldskool1969:

Man of Medan is what I am looking forward to along with my C64 mini which is on the way!

Quoted from jonesjb:

I’ve been playing Days Gone these past few weeks and highly recommend it. One of the best games I’ve played in the bast few years. If anyone is on the fence, check it out.

Quoted from adol75:

Im waiting for mine ! Haven’t touched a COD in years, they lost me on the way, but Im still a big fan of modern warfare, so really excited !

Quoted from Micky:

I'm loving it too! Like most people I had given up on the COD series but this game is awesome so far.

Quoted from adol75:

Last night reminded me how much I hate modern gaming. I sent the wife away, put the kids to bed early and was finally ready for a modern warfare night.
I put the disc in, 25 minutes install no big deal just enough time to make popcorns.
I launch the game, solo is grayed « needs full install », launch an update.... 9 hours download.
So long modern warfare night !

Quoted from adol75:

I finally started it, and probably am close to finishing it. It's definitely brief, but wow it's super intense, and very satisfying. Every second of the campaign is worth playing, I'm back to being a big fan of Call of Duty !
It still has the usual plague of the series, mostly that you are walked by the hand during the whole campaign, there is always someone telling you where to go and what to do, while you can still hide and let your team mates do the job. It's the opposite of Wolfenstein that still tops my list of FPS but it's a great popcorn game. I like how the game doesn't feature super hero grade defense and forces you to be careful while going out to frag.
On the political side, it's an interesting mix of fictional and real events, I'm sure the Russians must be a bit pissed about it !

Quoted from J85M:

Resident Evil 3 Remake yeah baby!!!
Resident Evil 2 Remake was my GOTY for 2019.

Quoted from V_piscopo:

Around 35 hours to play both files. I restarted on hardcore after I beat it but didn't make it far. Lol

Quoted from Darscot:

I played both and enjoyed every minute, GOTY.

Quoted from oldskool1969:

WRECKFEST!

Quoted from WJxxxx:

Due to an ongoing/slow healing elbow injury I haven't been able to play pinball for the last few months - or even the next few probably. So with the money saved from all the cancelled tournaments, reduced socialising etc. I bought myself a PS4 to keep me entertained.
The last 2 consoles I owned were the Dreamcast and Wii, so it shows how long I've been out of the game!
I bought a few games to get started (in the order I've enjoyed them):
Sniper Elite 4 (since got SE2 & 3)
Unchartered 4 (since got the free downloads of 1-3)
COD (free download)
Red Dead Redemption 2
World of Warships (free Download)
GTA5
Crash Bandicoot
Fifa 20
Journey (free Download)
I've just about finished the majority of the solo objectives in UC & SE, haven't played much of RDR2 yet and about to launch into that fully.
A couple of points:
Feel free to add me (WWJPin) if you're interested in joining up for CoOp games, or even just to get in touch.
What games would you recommend as my next game purchase based on my preference for the UC & SE series?
I've looked at both the Hitman and Assassins Creed series - these look like a similar style game play / story wise.

Quoted from adol75:

I don't think it will be playable right away. They allow early download but they will unlock it tomorrow.

Quoted from jayhawkai:

That and the crazy boss at the end of Octopath Traveler were just too ridiculous for me, and I didn't beat them. Fortunately they aren't crucial to completing the game/story.
As far as PS5 goes, I'll be really interested when the HZD, GoW and/or Spider-Man sequels are available, but likely not a first-day buy for me.

Quoted from adol75:

5 hours In TLOU2 and meh, I wasn't expecting complete revolution but it feels like playing a long DLC that cost 60$ and took 7 years to make.
Same action, same patterns, more talking, actually way more talking with long and slow conversations that have less impact than what used to be some real character and story building in the first episode.
I guess it's a payback from the first one where they explored everything that survivors could do in an apocalypse setting. Except going to Mars there wasn't much more to do.
Anyways I'll keep going, it's not unpleasant it's just slightly boring without much hooks to stay stuck to my chair.

Quoted from adol75:

I'm not sure it's the right place to discuss that, but it's all about depicting reality. This is the world we live in, with diverse people happy to live the way they choose to. And it takes some efforts to make it become culturally acceptable, I'm thankful to Naughty Dog for that just the same way as was thankful for Gene Rodenberry back in the days who went against public opinion and his own producers to film the first inter racial kiss in TV history.
I was even happy that I could play a Jew in South Park !

Quoted from wesman:

I think what's peculiar about this game is that even more than the first game, it feels like the plague is really completely in the background. It often felt that way in the original, but there was a balance to some degree.
My issues at about 12 hours in, are more large based character arc and the entire plot really being immersed in more of a Springer style personal melodrama, than a larger than life plot that deals with the characters trying to change the world within.
Gameplay has always been peculiar in this series, much like how Uncharted developed with the second game and more so with each release. I often feel more frustrated by gameplay, than pulled in by it, as the intense melodrama gets cut into by overdrawn action scenes. Then in reverse, sometimes action sequences feel cut off by an interjection of character interaction. It's a weird balance that sometimes feels more bogged down than fluid.
I also get tired of scouring every corner of a map, (which in this game even more so than the original, is more sprawling and confusing at times) for collectables and ammo/crafting items. It's an odd gameplay loop that feels more hamster in a wheel, than natural and fluid.
As far as Ellie's characterization and romance, it's definitely blanketing/suffocating at times. I feel like if this was a hetero based relationship with a young man, no one would cheer it on or curse it for existing. So in that sense it feels a bit sensationalist more so than substantial in that aspect. It's an element of drama that feels less compelling for me than the nurture and growth that was presented for both Ellie and Joel in their process of learning about one another in the prior game. The original title always focused on Ellie being the chosen one, but it also focused on Joel overcoming his grief by befriending someone he never intended to, on top of the overall world building and the attempt at resolving the plague. It felt like the two leads, and the backdrop, all balanced the game direction really, really well.
This so far, just feels a bit lost in why it exists, and via it's birth, somewhat dilutes the brilliance of the stength of the original two leads from the first game.

Quoted from adol75:

there is a disclaimer on the back of the game for sexual content

Quoted from wesman:

Ultimately I wish more people just shut the hell up, and listened more than spoke. Myself included

Quoted from adol75:

There is nothing new there, Ellie already kissed a girl in the first episode DLC called Left behind. That was 6 years ago.
TLOU2 just got the record of the fastest selling video game in history, so I don't think people mind much or there aren't that many people that actually care.

Quoted from Darscot:

Is there a way to ignore someone but not lose the threads he happened to create? Took him off the day the game came out, but this is a disgrace.

Quoted from fumbleflippers:

Guys please quit shoving your gayness down WhoDey’s throat!!

Quoted from oldskool1969:

It is a personal view NOT an ignorant one, one of which I happen to agree with BTW.
Ignorant as a word or term of justification is used way too much these days by people who disagree with a certain view in an attempt to shut or put someone down.
Very bad choice of words on your behalf IMO Wolfmarsh.
You're a top bloke Who-Day and don't be told you can do better.

Quoted from adol75:

Except that racism is not a religious belief.

Quoted from adol75:

I wasn't answering you, I was answering wolfmarsh .

Quoted from jhanley:

You mean the fanbase who are homophobes including yourself.

Quoted from timtim:

All I know is resident evil VIIIage better be in freaking vr. I'll buy a ps5 day one in preparation.

Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:

I for some reason can't play anything first person. Maybe I'm too old and I missed that wave of FPS games. I just can't run one direction while jumping and aiming in another direction. Makes me motion sick. Even something like WOW, I have to use max camera distance. I was always more into RPG, RTS, and adventure games than anything.

Quoted from adol75:

The game is plagued by a horribly repetitive gameplay

Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:

Agreed, I'll need a game out that I want to play first. Not really looking to have one early just to sit and wait for a game to come along.

Quoted from oldskool1969:

HAD a pre order for nearly two months and was super excited to order the ps5 on release.
Well just got fxxked in the arse as The Gamesmen in Sydney just cancelled my pre order for no reason and do you think I can get one anywhere else?
NOT A HOPE IN HELL
closest pre order was 2021
DING DANG!
oh well, back to pinball

Quoted from beergut666:

I got a pre-order for the digital version as well. The only time I buy physical discs any more is when I buy them from a co-worker or friend. It's so much easier to buy games from the Playstation Store, especially when they have a kick ass sale going on. If there aren't enough games that interest me at launch I'll just sell this one off to someone I know (not for profit) and pick one up down the road. Really looking forward to new Resident Evil and Horizon games.

Quoted from V_piscopo:

I missed the boat on pre order and am super bummed. Just been really busy and forgot all about it. Oh well. Hopefully ilk get one soon. Pre order spots on e bay are already out of control.

Quoted from jayhawkai:

This guy needs to re-examine his life (to the extent he has one).

Quoted from loneacer:

I saw the PS5 preorders when they were available but I didn't bite. I usually wait until the next instance of a new console comes out. Let them work out the bugs with the people that have to have them on day one. The next iteration will have better specs and probably be cheaper.
I just got my PS4 18 months ago.

Quoted from adol75:

I got in the hype and pre ordered a ps, the disc version. Then I figured I should get some games and found nothing of interest to buy, so it will be my first game less system since I got into gaming.
I don't recall any day 1 launch being so thin in games, it looks like Sony didn't deliver the sdk in time to allow developers to make games.

Quoted from Blackjacker:

Same. Ordered the full-strength PS5, then went back and ordered an extra controller. Then took a look through the launch games and... what a wasteland. Probably end up ordering Demon’s Souls just because I’ve never played it.

Quoted from V_piscopo:

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Quoted from taylor34:

I think they’re both pretty bad. Tried to preorder ps5 but didn’t get in.

Quoted from PanzerFreak:

That's great, glad ya got one! I preordered a disk and diskless one from Amazon, will cancel one of them. What are your thoughts on going all digital this generation versus staying with disks? I'm still on the fence.
The PS Plus Collection announcement was also a nice surprise.
https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/16/21440383/the-playstation-plus-collection-complete-game-list-release-date-price

Quoted from zaki:

Im in for digital, as long as I don't have to wait to play games. I can't stand load times. I was going to go xbox, but their game line up is terrible

Quoted from zaki:

Dude, that's all I need to hear. I got a first gen ps4. Playing battlefront 2 was rediculous. 3-4 minutes to load a map. It's unplayable. Are the games all download or some on disc?

Quoted from hocuslocus:

how long did the preorder boat last anyway?

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

I got lucky and got a Xbox Series X preorder. I was on the fence about PS5 this time because the new games I want to play are still coming out on PS4, and I haven't had an Xbox in a few gens. I'll still grab a PS5 down the road but I didn't feel the need to rush especially after the sony preorders shut me out.

Quoted from LouMatt:

I don't see any need myself to pre-order a PS5... I will get one though as soon there is a game I want to play that I can not play on the PS4, or the PS4 breaks. The last few games I have just bought digitally, so I will just get the digital version myself.
I never finished RDR2 so I have been trying to wrap that up now. When I played it before, I didn't like all the riding around. Now I just put in cinematic view and sip some Bourbon and I don't care how long it takes. Thanks 2020

Quoted from adol75:

SSD and pcie4, that brings the price up to 200 for now but it will go down as always.
But this is only an additional drive. The system hdd is soldered on the main board and won't be easy to replace that's where I'm more concerned.