General Gaming thread

guitargeek62

I rather like the look and spec of this one, though I think for the first time this isn’t going to be a playstation that I’m first in the queue for!

stickyfiddle

Yeah, it seems like Sony are doing everything right, so I'm keen for a day 1 buy, which I've never done before. This all assumes they chuck some good games at it too. At the very least I figure Last of Us 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima will be there very early - whether that's full-scale PS5 releases or supercharged PS4 games - and hopefully Horizon Zero 2.

beed84

stickyfiddle said:

Yeah, it seems like Sony are doing everything right, so I'm keen for a day 1 buy, which I've never done before. This all assumes they chuck some good games at it too. At the very least I figure Last of Us 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima will be there very early - whether that's full-scale PS5 releases or supercharged PS4 games - and hopefully Horizon Zero 2.

+1 I'm just fully starting to appreciate modern gaming and what it has to offer – the worlds in some games and the cinematography are truly breathtaking and thoroughly immersive. Plenty of time to save up, so I think I'll aim for a day 1 purchase too. Do you reckon a 4K TV will be a requirement, though?

stickyfiddle

beed84 said:

stickyfiddle said:

Yeah, it seems like Sony are doing everything right, so I'm keen for a day 1 buy, which I've never done before. This all assumes they chuck some good games at it too. At the very least I figure Last of Us 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima will be there very early - whether that's full-scale PS5 releases or supercharged PS4 games - and hopefully Horizon Zero 2.

+1 I'm just fully starting to appreciate modern gaming and what it has to offer – the worlds in some games and the cinematography are truly breathtaking and thoroughly immersive. Plenty of time to save up, so I think I'll aim for a day 1 purchase too. Do you reckon a 4K TV will be a requirement, though?

I would assume not required, but nice to have if you sit an appropriate distance that you can see the difference. I'm on a 7-year old HD at the moment that is thoroughly fine but I'll be considering an upgrade when the PS5 release date is clearer and once we know exactly what features are worth having and what isn't. 

If nothing else I want something that can link so I can use the TV remote to control the media player on the PS5, as our current one doesn't talk to our PS4

beed84

stickyfiddle said:

beed84 said:

stickyfiddle said:

Yeah, it seems like Sony are doing everything right, so I'm keen for a day 1 buy, which I've never done before. This all assumes they chuck some good games at it too. At the very least I figure Last of Us 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima will be there very early - whether that's full-scale PS5 releases or supercharged PS4 games - and hopefully Horizon Zero 2.

+1 I'm just fully starting to appreciate modern gaming and what it has to offer – the worlds in some games and the cinematography are truly breathtaking and thoroughly immersive. Plenty of time to save up, so I think I'll aim for a day 1 purchase too. Do you reckon a 4K TV will be a requirement, though?

I would assume not required, but nice to have if you sit an appropriate distance that you can see the difference. I'm on a 7-year old HD at the moment that is thoroughly fine but I'll be considering an upgrade when the PS5 release date is clearer and once we know exactly what features are worth having and what isn't. 

If nothing else I want something that can link so I can use the TV remote to control the media player on the PS5, as our current one doesn't talk to our PS4

Same. I have a Pioneer plasma and would be loathed to have to part ways with it – it's a stunning picture. Although if it's worth moving with the times, then I will. I suppose we'll have to wait and see.

Yeah, not too fussed about it's ridiculous processing power and graphic capabilities, so long as it controls the media playing with a remote and has the ability to support the ITV app 

LoFi

I'm feeling the need for a fantasy RPG - Elder Scrolls Online or Witcher 3?

guitargeek62

^ Witcher 3!

stickyfiddle

I can't get into W3. I've tried twice and get about 6 hours then get bored. Does it get better after that?

guitargeek62

Depends really - I found it a nice companion RPG to Skyrim, but quite a different gameplay experience. I mostly pick these games up to mess around with the open-world aspects, and for that I'd say the Elder Scrolls games are better, but I've enjoyed W3 from what I've played at least

Strangefan

guitargeek62 said:

Depends really - I found it a nice companion RPG to Skyrim, but quite a different gameplay experience. I mostly pick these games up to mess around with the open-world aspects, and for that I'd say the Elder Scrolls games are better, but I've enjoyed W3 from what I've played at least

If wither 3 was first person yes but as its 3rd person only my preference would be skyrim, I find 3rd person ruins the immersion, I don't want to control the character I want to be the character! 

TheMarlin

About to start Doom Eternal. 

Moloch

FarleyUK said:

Going back to playing some Breakpoint since the last big update. Also got Outer Wilds.

I've found Warhammer 2 TW to be far too confusing, especially in the tutorial - they've suddenly thrown everything and the kitchen sink at me and there's waaaaay too much going on on the campaign map. Very confusing!

If you ever want some tips on how to roll in it, hit me up. I've been playing Total War games since about 2002 and have an embarrassing number of hours put into Warhammer II.

duotone

For the past few evenings I’ve been watching random people playing though Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch, nice and relaxing.  Think when all this blows over I may well get a Nintendo Switch. 

ThePrettyDamned

I did it. I got modern warfare. It is a good way to burn some time.

Just starting campaign while MP downloads. 

Also, I need a new gaming headset. Bonus points if it's not garish and works on pc as well as ps4 for conference calls... Any thoughts? £50-£100 budget. 

RedRabbit

I might be being overly optimistic but I've bought fallout 76 now that the wastelanders dlc has been released.  Only played for around an hour but it seems okay so far.  Looks really nice at 4k as well.  If nothing else it's nice to see fallout with a bit of colour to it.

monquixote

Got Haunted Mansion 3 for my birthday.

It's brilliant, played it all afternoon.

Strangefan

RedRabbit said:

I might be being overly optimistic but I've bought fallout 76 now that the wastelanders dlc has been released.  Only played for around an hour but it seems okay so far.  Looks really nice at 4k as well.  If nothing else it's nice to see fallout with a bit of colour to it.

I have started to play again and wastelanders transforms it,.... Its about time 

strumjoughlamps

Couldn't get hold of a Rift S for my Sons birthday so I gave home mine until I can get another but I did get a PSVR to ride me over and I must say for the money its bloody impressive and the PSVR exclusives Everybodys Golf VR and Astro Bot VR are brilliant. 

RedRabbit

Strangefan said:

RedRabbit said:

I might be being overly optimistic but I've bought fallout 76 now that the wastelanders dlc has been released.  Only played for around an hour but it seems okay so far.  Looks really nice at 4k as well.  If nothing else it's nice to see fallout with a bit of colour to it.

I have started to play again and wastelanders transforms it,.... Its about time 

Servers seem pretty busy at the moment.  My short play reminded me why I generally avoid MMOs though.  A level 140 player was running around killing and looting all the scorched before any of the new players could get near them.  

Strangefan

RedRabbit said:

Strangefan said:

RedRabbit said:

I might be being overly optimistic but I've bought fallout 76 now that the wastelanders dlc has been released.  Only played for around an hour but it seems okay so far.  Looks really nice at 4k as well.  If nothing else it's nice to see fallout with a bit of colour to it.

I have started to play again and wastelanders transforms it,.... Its about time 

Servers seem pretty busy at the moment.  My short play reminded me why I generally avoid MMOs though.  A level 140 player was running around killing and looting all the scorched before any of the new players could get near them.



You get idiots on all games unfortunately,  it's a great dlc tho really enjoying it