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BusbyMalone said:
Apparently, it didn't sell that well, no.

Although that was a month or two ago I read that, so maybe it's picked up a bit now. I know the physical sales weren't great. The lowest physical sales for an Arkane game so far I think it was.
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Yeah, Arkane games never sell that well, and it was released at a slightly odd time with all the big hitters following shortly.

But then, there hasn't been many big hitters this year. Playstation marketed it hard, and people were desperate for next gen content. Thought it'd sell better than the likes of Prey for sure, even if that wasn't a new IP.
 
Not sure if physical sales mean all that much anymore, especially since the pandemic started, but I wouldn't be surprised if Deathloop did poorly. Despite it's critical success, it still looks incredibly bland to me from everything I've seen. I can't put my finger on why, but it just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit, to the extent that I'm completely baffled by and even a little suspicious of the great reviews. Might be unfair, but there it is.
 
Ainu said:
Not sure if physical sales mean all that much anymore, especially since the pandemic started, but I wouldn't be surprised if Deathloop did poorly. Despite it's critical success, it still looks incredibly bland to me from everything I've seen. I can't put my finger on why, but it just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit, to the extent that I'm completely baffled by and even a little suspicious of the great reviews. Might be unfair, but there it is.
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Yeah, I'm the same. I haven't played it, but have no intention of playing it, either. I watched a lot of videos on it and it doesn't do anything for me. I can't believe some of the perfect scores it got. Again, haven't played it, so perhaps I shouldn't judge it too harshly, but it didn't look like anything special from the numerous videos I saw.

Although I'm not a fan of Arkane, either. I don't like how their games play. Something very "loose" about them.
 
BusbyMalone said:
You can get a year of PS Plus on the PlayStation store for £24.99 currently. Best deal it's been for some time I think. For new subscribers or users without an active subscription.

May pick this up as mine has lapsed
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Thanks for this. Perfect timing. Got a new debit card a few months ago so my subscription was cancelled yesterday.
 
I've always felt really cold towards Arkane's games. I've never played any of them for more than 20 mins but feel like i'd probably love them if i gave them more of a chance. I probably never will actually do that. Maybe its the art style or presentation or something?
 
Ainu said:
Not sure if physical sales mean all that much anymore, especially since the pandemic started, but I wouldn't be surprised if Deathloop did poorly. Despite it's critical success, it still looks incredibly bland to me from everything I've seen. I can't put my finger on why, but it just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit, to the extent that I'm completely baffled by and even a little suspicious of the great reviews. Might be unfair, but there it is.
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caid said:
I've always felt really cold towards Arkane's games. I've never played any of them for more than 20 mins but feel like i'd probably love them if i gave them more of a chance. I probably never will actually do that. Maybe its the art style or presentation or something?
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Ooo yes. I really dislike Arkane's style and find them hollow exercises in open-world sandboxes, with no purpose or direction. Dishonored 2 was probably my least favourite game last gen and I only spent £8 on it. Even Prey - which IMO is their best game - ended up being lots of pointless drudgery.

Not that I have a PS5 but Returnal looked like such a better variation of whatever Deathloop was going for.
 
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b82REZ said:
https://news.sky.com/story/ps5-and-...-consoles-off-shelves-this-christmas-12488453

Absolutely boils my piss.

Claims he has a moral compass then covers his face for the photo and claims making people pay extra for an item because it's a luxury is justified.

I have zero respect for scalpers or people buying from them as they're enabling them.
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That shouldn't be allowed. Disgraceful. I completely bypassed the PS4 and have been waiting patiently for the PS5 having to be content with he PS3 in the meantime. I don't remember doing it but must have registered interest with BT.

Anyway, short story. I logged into MyBT on Monday to get a new sim. I stumbled....and I mean genuinely stumbled on a link on the BT website telling me to use my special code to get a PS5? What code?? I thought it was some kind of gimmick as there was nothing on their site saying PS5s were in stock and available for purchase so I initially just dismissed it. However, I later clicked on it and it took me to the BT Shop site with various bundles on sale. I still thought it was a joke but clicked on it anyway, entered my code and lo and behold various options came up with two of them already sold out.

I got a bit panicky then, so clicked on the link and to my complete shock the number 1 appeared in the basket icon. Clicked on it and the usual payment options appeared with delivery in 1-3 days. I got the disc console with 2 dualsense controllers for £508.99. Opted to pay via PayPal for additional protection and it's completely surreal as the bloody thing arrived this morning. Even the ParcelForce guy was gobsmacked when I told him what was inside the parcel as he also believed they were not available. I told him to check his BT as he also had BT broadband.

I can't believe that last weekend the PS5 was not even on my radar and had given up all hope of getting one in the near future but now FOUR days later I've got in my hands. It's all a bit surreal. I'd already bought the 12 month PS Plus during the Black Friday event for £32.99 and have also took advantage of the half price offer on PlayStation Network. So I have two years of trouble-free PS Plus services.

I've also finished for the holidays today and don't go back to work until 5th Jan. I'd also bought a 4K 75" TV in the Black Friday sale (which is still unopened in its box) so I can't tell you how happy I am right now.
 
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The unreal engine 5 matrix interactive tech demo is dead impressive. Hopefully that’s a taste of things to come when games fully adopt the current gen platforms, can’t wait.
 
Volumiza said:
The unreal engine 5 matrix interactive tech demo is dead impressive. Hopefully that’s a taste of things to come when games fully adopt the current gen platforms, can’t wait.
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I’m on it now, wow I’m blown away by it! If games can reach that standard then that’ll be incredible.
 
Berbasbullet said:
I’m on it now, wow I’m blown away by it! If games can reach that standard then that’ll be incredible.
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Absolutely. It’s so easy for an old gamer like me to reminisce about the simple old days, especially when reading the greatest video game thread, but the way games and visuals have evolved is astonishing.
 
Volumiza said:
Absolutely. It’s so easy for an old gamer like me to reminisce about the simple old days, especially when reading the greatest video game thread, but the way games and visuals have evolved is astonishing.
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How did you get the code for this preview?
 
b82REZ said:
The onus falls on the retailer. But most online shop fronts don't have the means or care enough to implement anything to stop it.
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Nor should they, they are selling their units.

Asking the government to intervene really is pathetic. And they shouldn't because the scalpers are being enterprising.

I really don't get the fuss over all of this. I was watching a PS5 bundle on an online store this week that was available for 3 hours, came with four games, and probably a better deal than scalpers. These babies should just install a stock alert app and be patient.
 
RedPed said:
That shouldn't be allowed. Disgraceful. I completely bypassed the PS4 and have been waiting patiently for the PS5 having to be content with he PS3 in the meantime. I don't remember doing it but must have registered interest with BT.

Anyway, short story. I logged into MyBT on Monday to get a new sim. I stumbled....and I mean genuinely stumbled on a link on the BT website telling me to use my special code to get a PS5? What code?? I thought it was some kind of gimmick as there was nothing on their site saying PS5s were in stock and available for purchase so I initially just dismissed it. However, I later clicked on it and it took me to the BT Shop site with various bundles on sale. I still thought it was a joke but clicked on it anyway, entered my code and lo and behold various options came up with two of them already sold out.

I got a bit panicky then, so clicked on the link and to my complete shock the number 1 appeared in the basket icon. Clicked on it and the usual payment options appeared with delivery in 1-3 days. I got the disc console with 2 dualsense controllers for £508.99. Opted to pay via PayPal for additional protection and it's completely surreal as the bloody thing arrived this morning. Even the ParcelForce guy was gobsmacked when I told him what was inside the parcel as he also believed they were not available. I told him to check his BT as he also had BT broadband.

I can't believe that last weekend the PS5 was not even on my radar and had given up all hope of getting one in the near future but now FOUR days later I've got in my hands. It's all a bit surreal. I'd already bought the 12 month PS Plus during the Black Friday event for £32.99 and have also took advantage of the half price offer on PlayStation Network. So I have two years of trouble-free PS Plus services.

I've also finished for the holidays today and don't go back to work until 5th Jan. I'd also bought a 4K 75" TV in the Black Friday sale (which is still unopened in its box) so I can't tell you how happy I am right now.
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Nicely played!
 
DavelinaJolie said:
Nor should they, they are selling their units.

Asking the government to intervene really is pathetic. And they shouldn't because the scalpers are being enterprising.

I really don't get the fuss over all of this. I was watching a PS5 bundle on an online store this week that was available for 3 hours, came with four games, and probably a better deal than scalpers. These babies should just install a stock alert app and be patient.
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Enterprising cnuts
 
Volumiza said:
Was one of my favourite games on the last gen. Looks awesome on PS5 too. The whole crescendo, once you got the hellblade, was one of the most cinematic few hours of gameplay I can remember. Awesome ending to the game.
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Yes, that was absolutely brilliant, Inna way reminded me of the first Ori, particularly the sequence towards the ends of the Ginso Tree. Perfectly pitched atmosphere visuals and sound.

Hellblade is a cracking game can't wait to play the sequel on the newest gen.
 
AaronRedDevil said:
The Only reason I still have my Xbox one.
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And the reason, that for the first time ever, I'll be buying an X Box. That and Elder Scrolls 6 anyway.
DavelinaJolie said:
Yes, that was absolutely brilliant, Inna way reminded me of the first Ori, particularly the sequence towards the ends of the Ginso Tree. Perfectly pitched atmosphere visuals and sound.
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The atmosphere was perfect. Although the combat was simple, it was so well executed and you're right, once you'd go to the end of the tree the voices were largely replaced with a really cinematic score which complemented the action and visuals 100% perfectly. It was so dramatic. Few games have ever done that so well.
 
Sony have acquired another support studio. They helped out on God of War, God of War Ragnarok, and a few small games for other publishers that released recently.

 
TrustInJanuzaj said:
I downloaded it earlier and Christ it looks insane. Exactly like a movie at times (know that is kind of the point). Does make you wonder if the future of movies is a more interactive medium.
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There called games mate, the things you have been playing on ;)
 
Bosws87 said:
There called games mate, the things you have been playing on ;)
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Sure but until the point in time video games have been miles behind movies. Now are getting close to the same level of realism. I know for animations, you could argue some oft had decent games (it takes two etc) arguably look better than their film counterparts. A medium between games and movies could establish itself where perhaps people can interact a little more but maybe not a full game. Anyway it’s just a thought, could be totally insane.
 
TrustInJanuzaj said:
Sure but until the point in time video games have been miles behind movies. Now are getting close to the same level of realism. I know for animations, you could argue some oft had decent games (it takes two etc) arguably look better than their film counterparts. A medium between games and movies could establish itself where perhaps people can interact a little more but maybe not a full game. Anyway it’s just a thought, could be totally insane.
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Quantic Dream games its already a thing.
 
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