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Dead2009
Horror Movie Guru
Sega Announces Palm-Sized Game Gear Micro Console - IGN
The console offers a fun-sized one-inch wide screen and a series of colourways with different games baked into each device.
Okay, why though?
The_Jobu
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Sega Announces Palm-Sized Game Gear Micro Console - IGN
The console offers a fun-sized one-inch wide screen and a series of colourways with different games baked into each device.www.ign.com
Okay, why though?
I still have my game gear! Eats through batteries but I got World Series Baseball and Aladdin.
This one looks way too small to be of any use.
Picked this up on the Switch and I'm enjoying it so far. I've seen the 'Diablo light' comparisons in a few reviews. I do think they've keep some things simplified but, there is still enough here to be engaging, if you don't have a problem with the 'grind & loot' cycle in dungeon crawlers have. While I have seen some frame rate hitches, I have not seen the glitches and bugs that others are reporting. I do think the versions on MS and Sony's consoles are prettier, but the Switch is not so bad that I regret my purchase.
I'm getting my $20 out of it and might consider the DLC levels if priced accordingly. Considering that the main game is priced that way IMO, I think the DLC will continue the pattern.
Can you help me understand your frustration? What has or hasn't happened specifically that has upset you? It's a business and the goal is to make money, but there are always companies and practices that seem more exploitative that others.
The_Jobu
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So... thoughts on Sony's Presentation?
(I think I'll think a bit more before I provide my personal hot take...)
Cant say much till we see the price.
I was thinking that this current gen would be my last console and I'd switch to PC, but the way streaming services have been messing with movies and tv, I cant give up physical. Glad to see the ps5 still has a disc option. I'm guessing the price will be steep so I'm planning to pick up a Switch for the time being and maybe grab the ps5 after its been out a few years.
Dead2009
Horror Movie Guru
If you're trying to say that CounterStrike is a good example of the gaming industry not being all about the money, you picked the wrong game to throw out there....
Anyways, I watched part of the PS5 reveal and Im hyped for Gran Turismo, that Sackboy spinoff and whatever the heck that Twisted Metal/Fortnite thing was supposed to be.
Tony Perkis
Well-Known Member
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 game reviews & Metacritic score: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving...
www.metacritic.com
"Last of Us Part II" Reviews Are Stunning - Dark Horizons
Official reviews are in for Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated PlayStation game exclusive “The Last of Us Part II” and while reaction to early spoiler leaks suggested a potentially divisive game, critical reviews are anything but mixed. Clocking in with a jaw-dropping 96/100 on Metacritic, the...
www.darkhorizons.com
Maybe we not kneejerk to leaks going forward?
I was very hesitant and I'm still hesitant to say I am for sure buying one of the next ones. I didn't see anything from Microsoft that said day 1 purchase. Sony's first party offerings have me feeling a bit more inclined to go that way. Especially after I re-watched the GT7 video. Seeing it run at 60 FPS changed my perspective a bit. Ratchet and Clank looked good too. I have no issue with the hardware looks, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for the looming 'all digital' future that is coming. I still like owning my media for some games.
Mike S
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Critic reviews or players?The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 game reviews & Metacritic score: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving...
"Last of Us Part II" Reviews Are Stunning - Dark Horizons
Official reviews are in for Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated PlayStation game exclusive “The Last of Us Part II” and while reaction to early spoiler leaks suggested a potentially divisive game, critical reviews are anything but mixed. Clocking in with a jaw-dropping 96/100 on Metacritic, the...
Maybe we not kneejerk to leaks going forward?
By the time actual players get to review it on metacritic the score will be 5.The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 game reviews & Metacritic score: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving...
"Last of Us Part II" Reviews Are Stunning - Dark Horizons
Official reviews are in for Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated PlayStation game exclusive “The Last of Us Part II” and while reaction to early spoiler leaks suggested a potentially divisive game, critical reviews are anything but mixed. Clocking in with a jaw-dropping 96/100 on Metacritic, the...
Maybe we not kneejerk to leaks going forward?
Tony Perkis
Well-Known Member
And user ratings are rightly dismissed. They’re overrun with people giving it 1s and 10s based on never playing it or just being dumb.
If a user review is reliant on your own personal politics or worldview, it’s quickly dismissed in my eyes. And unlike professional reviews, they aren’t held to an honest standard.
Some people will have valid criticisms and dislikes, and that’s cool. But user ratings, especially in popular entertainment, are generally useless when generating a consensus.
Tony Perkis
Well-Known Member
The game is released in a week. I’ll let you figure this one out.
Mike S
Well-Known Member
Lol, as if this problem doesn’t exist at all with today’s “journalists.” They’re totally pure and don’t let their personal politics get in the way at all
Tony Perkis
Well-Known Member
They’re still held to a much higher journalistic credibility standard than some yokel who has a Facebook account and can post their own user ratings.Lol, as if this problem doesn’t exist at all with today’s “journalists.” They’re totally pure and don’t let their personal politics get in the way at all
Which is why I immediately invalidated/ignored people complaining when the leaks occurred.
Dismissal of professional reviews and acceptance of user ratings largely leads to nothing more than confirmation bias.
The IGN video review on Youtube of the Last of us 2 has the best comments section ever. I highly recommend!
Mike S
Well-Known Member
Thanks I needed that
Dead2009
Horror Movie Guru
Are you honestly saying that professional reviews, most of which are PAID to give good scores, are held to honest standards? LOL. Sites like IGN are notorious for giving high scores on account of developers paying them to do just that. Also how many reviewers actually finish the game they're playing? Probably not a lot.