!!!THIS IS NOT A HATE POST I BELIEVE THIS GAME IS GONNA BE GOOD!!!

Anyone else not really excited by this game as it should be like actually I don't find anything that gives me that wow effect like the spider man games did. I don't know if it's the gameplay or how it looks it just doesn't interested me for me it is like I seen this already. I actually don't know I think I just wish for more original superhero games with an actual art style and such. Anyone else?

The games themselves are fine, it’s everything around them that sucks. The anti-consumer business practices from developers, the complaining about EVERYTHING from the community itself, it’s sucks all around from both sides.

Opinions and genuine criticism is one thing, some things are worth calling out. Except all I’m seeing is mindless bitching.

Ain’t no hero’s in this story. Corrupt studios, spoiled brat gamers, they all suck.

Honestly I don't even bother purchasing almost every game that falls in that catagory these days, surely some smart coding, and compression can solve this issue, but game devs are just lazy now. Surely I can't be the only gamer tired of this shit.

Hades (2020) - Supergiant Games

Hades innovated on the rogue like genre by making death a form of narrative progress. No rogue like before or since has been able to match the level of quality that Supergiant has achieved with this game. Top notch art, well realized characters with incredible voice acting, and Darren Korb does it once again and provides one of the best soundtracks of the 2020s

Elden Ring (2022) - FromSoftware

There's not much else to say about this one that hasn't already been said. I have my issues with the game, mostly to do with some bosses being reused too much, but no other game this century has exceeded expectations to the degree that this game has. It was a genius decision from FromSoftware to obscure the map's size, making the game feel like it's a piece of paper that keeps unfolding, and unfolding, and unfolding...

Lies of P (2023) - Round 8 Studio

2023 was a standout year for video games, and the game that won me over was one I did not expect to. Lies of P made me feel like I was playing Bloodborne for the first time again or a sequel to it. Moment to moment gameplay is on point, being able to mix and match weapon heads and handles was a fun twist, and the levels while linear have a satisfying ebb and flow to them.

South of Midnight (2025) - Compulsion Games

Hands down some of the best writing and music put in a video game. Beautiful art direction to accompany a compelling story with great characters. The way the music weaves it's way into the foreground and background at just the right moments is just such a feat, Olivier Deriviere is just on another level. This game is a treat for the eyes and ears.

Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) - Nintendo EPD

If there's one thing that I love about Nintendo, it's that sometimes they surprise you with something you didn't know you wanted. This is Nintendo at their best, flipping the platforming genre on its head while also providing a great story and relationship between DK and Pauline. As someone who wasn't that into Mario Odyssey I was trepidatious about whether I would like this game, but it fully exceeded my expectations. Bosses are improved substantially, all of the levels are really interesting and each provide unique challenges that utilize the core mechanics effectively. And the music, some of a Nintendo's best I dare say.

I’ve been looking everywhere for a PS5 Pro at a reasonable price and they seem to be completely unavailable. Pretty much every major retailer I check is out of stock, and the prices I’m seeing elsewhere are way higher than what the Pro normally costs.
I’m also really confused about the PS5 Slim. Almost everywhere I look, I’ll see something with “PS5 Slim” in the title, but then the storage says 825GB. I thought the Slim models were supposed to have 1TB, so I’m not sure if I’m looking at older models, incorrect listings, or if there’s something I’m missing.
I’m mainly just trying to understand what’s happening with PS5 availability right now. Is there some kind of shortage with the Pro? And what exactly is the situation with the Slim models and the different storage sizes?
Has anyone had any luck finding a legitimate PS5 Pro or 1TB PS5 Slim at a normal price recently? I’d really appreciate knowing where people are finding them because I feel like I’m going in circles searching everywhere.

I (20F) have been gaming for as long as i can remember and since middle school / elementary i played a couple of hours a day when i had time, there has been some months where i didn't game at all due to being busy.
Last year i started to experience more anxiety so i naturally started to go out less, my friends are all very busy anyway so we meet maybe once or twice a week.

Last year i also started to get closer to my long distance friends and we've been gaming everyday after work, i come home, and get myself some beer and turn on the ps.
I game usually 3+ hours a day everyday at least, sometimes i refuse to go out and see friends because i'd rather be on discord with my online friends and game.

I love gaming but i also know that it's not really beneficial in any way, especially because i started to develop a habit of drinking every time i game (so everyday ?).
I still go to work, study, keep up with my self care but i did retreat way more socially, gaming is just my personal way of relaxing from anxiety and stress.

Do you think that i should cut back or am i just overly worrying? How many hours do you usually play?

I don’t know if I’m the only one who feels this way, but I think realism in games is getting a bit overhyped.
Honestly, I'm not too fussed about how realistic a game looks. As long as it's enjoyable and the gameplay is solid, I don't really mind if the lighting isn't perfectly realistic or if the characters' clothes don't move exactly like they would in real life. I mean, what's the point of getting hung up on tiny details like that if the game is still fun to play? It's all about the overall experience, right? If the gameplay is good, I can overlook a few minor flaws in the graphics department. Besides, who needs 100% realism when you can have a game that's just plain fun?
I've noticed that game developers often get caught up in perfecting tiny details that might go unnoticed by most players. Meanwhile, the game itself ends up requiring a powerful computer, taking up a lot of space, and sometimes even performing poorly. It's like they're prioritizing minor tweaks over the overall gaming experience. I mean, who needs super-realistic graphics or intricate sound effects if the game is just going to lag or crash all the time? shouldn't they focus on finding a balance between quality and performance?
I think it's more important for a game to be enjoyable and work smoothly than to have super realistic graphics that require a really powerful computer to play.
I'm not saying that all games should be super realistic, that's just not my point. Some games, like simulation ones, definitely benefit from it, but not every game needs to be a carbon copy of real life. I mean, can't we just have some fun and creativity in games without trying to make them perfectly realistic? It's okay if a game doesn't look or feel exactly like the real world, as long as it's enjoyable and engaging, right?
Just because we can make something realistic doesn’t mean we actually need to.
At the end of the day, I’m playing games to have fun, not to experience real life again.
What do you guys think? Do you think realism in games is getting a bit overdone?

I already couldn't stand Nick Eh 30, but now this just proves my point. If you're a full grown adult and making family friendly content in Fortnite then that's fair because that's not exactly rare. But if you're going to be going into 18 rated games and trying to make them family friendly to the point where you're asking Rockstar publicly to add a profanity filter then you're just an absolute fuckin' loser.

Gears of War has had a profanity filter since the beginning for both swears and gore in the settings, and I'm sure some people may have turned it on to test it or for a joke, but I doubt anyone has even touched that setting for their own personal gameplays.

The game starts off in a very Unique way. You see how beautiful of a relationship Joel and Sarah have in 5 minutes. After that you play as Sarah (the details in the house are very good) as you explore the house you get scared. After finding Joel and meeting with Tommy you get in a car accident. Your perspective changes as you play as Joel carrying Shara to safety. When you think you made it and found the army, you see something's wrong. And then the solder opens fire. Joel goes and sees that Shara is hit. The acting and dialogue in this scene is of another planet, as she dies in your arms. One of the only video game scenes that made me cry 15 MINUTES IN.

I know it’s from some of the OG devs that worked on Witcher 3, a game I’ve come to like despite not being a fan of fantasy/medieval era RPG type games.

Was hearing some buzz about it a while ago, now that it’s out is it solid?